Austin Powell
Urbana,IL
Summary
Experienced with animal healthcare, ensuring optimal veterinary support. Utilizes skills in surgical assistance, medication administration, and patient care to enhance clinical outcomes. Track record of effective communication with pet owners and proficiency in animal behavior handling.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
1002 S Race St, Urbana, IL 6180105-2007
Skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Intravenous injection
- Laboratory skills
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Animal behavior observation
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Ear sample collection
- Patient bathing
- Oral and topical medication administration
- Blood collection
- Elizabethan collar application
- Multitasking
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
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