Anthony Fodera
Aqua Dog Rehabilitation
Hillsborough,USA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Passionate Veterinary Technician with 3.5 years of experience in a general practice. Skilled in working with teams and collaborating with clients for best patient care. Experience in dentals and a passion for chronic pain management, physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Work History
Rehab and PT Veterinary Technician
7 Months- Assisted with patients therapeutic exercises and during aquatic therapy whilst in underwater treadmills.
- Worked with CCRT and Veterinarian on designing and guiding patients through physiotherapy including floor exercises and take home exercises for owners.
- Preformed red light laser, and muscular E-stimulation therapy on patients.
- Gave patients medical massages with training in recognizing and working through trigger points.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to veterinarians for treatment adjustments.
- Helped maintain underwater treadmills, pool and pump systems.
Veterinary Technician
3 Years 6 Months- Managed clients, patients and their files from check in to check out and scheduling.
- Relayed diagnostic bloodwork to clients and performed regular callbacks.
- Performed maintenance and quality control on all in house Idexx machinery.
- Filled, inventoried, ordered, updated pricing, and logged hospital supplies.
- Administered injectables, placed catheters, intubated patients, monitored sedated patients, drew blood and urine, performed ear cleanings, wound treatment, laser therapy, and radiographs.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Preformed dental cleaning procedures including scaling, polishing, radiographs.
- Assisted in Surgical Preparation and sterilization of all tools.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
ER Veterinary Assistant
2 Months- Assisted in triaging patients.
- Operated IV-line set ups, administered medicine through IV lines, SQ fluids.
- Restrained animals for long term treatments, diagnostics, and general examinations.
- Assisted in radiology, including knowledge of how to set up x-ray machine.
- Preformed in house diagnostic tests.
- Managed deceased patients, including making ink paw prints.
- Routinely assisted in treating patients in isolation.
Kennel Attendant
2 Months- Provided food, water, and medication for all hospitalized and boarded patients.
- Handled regular and medical baths for canines.
- Rotated all boarded and hospitalized patients outside three times per day.
- Assisted with general examination and technician appointments of animals.
- Routinely did laundry and cleaning of entire hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Graduated Deans list Sophomore through Senior year.
Skills
Dental Procedures
Radiology
Patient Care
Laboratory Maintenance
Surgical Preparation
Teamwork
Laser Therapy
Communication
Compassion
Certification
- Veterinary CE – VMX/NAVC January 2025 – 22 hours CE
- VetGirl Constant – 6 Hours CE
- Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP) – American Association of Feline Practitioners, July 2023
Timeline
Rehab and PT Veterinary Technician
Aqua Dog Rehabilitation
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Technician
Progressive Veterinary Care
06.2022 - 12.2025Read More
ER Veterinary Assistant
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Kennel Attendant
Animal Medical Centre of Greensboro
08.2020 - 10.2020Read More
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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