Barbara Allen
Certified Veterinary Technician
Marion,NC
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician/Surgery Technician
Animal Hospital Of New Port Richey
04.2014 - 06.2023
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Supported 3 veterinarians in private animal clinic.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler, as well as extractions.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Worked with canines, felines, rabbits, ferrets, skunks, reptiles, and birds.
Head Certified Veterinary Tech/Surgical Tech
Acupet Veterinary Services
02.2009 - 04.2014
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
- Worked with canines, felines, rabbits, ferrets, skunks, and birds.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines, felines, skunks, ferrets, and rabbits.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Supported 2 veterinarians in private animal clinic.
- Cared for rodents, reptiles and exotic birds.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Saint Petersburg College
Pinellas Park, FL03.2000
Skills
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Vaccinations
- Radiography
- Surgical Assistance
- Lab Operations
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Dental Procedures
- Physical Examination
- Nail Trimming
- Intravenous Injection
- Cytocentesis
- Medical History Collection
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Closed-Chest CPR
- Vital Signs
- Patient Positioning
- Procedure Support
- Skin Scraping
- Wound Treatment
- X-Ray Review
- IV Medication Administration
- Administering First Aid
- Anal Sac Expression
- Ear Sample Collection
- Controlled Substance Management
- Client Education
- Suture Removal
- Medication Administration
- Restraint Pole Use
- Aseptic Techniques
- Anesthesia Administration
- Clinical Pathology
- Supply Restocking
- Fluorescein Stain Test
- Surgical Preparation
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Tick Removal
- Dietary Recommendations
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Administration
- Euthanasia
- Infection Control
- Medication Labeling
- Medication Dispensing
- Intramuscular Injection
- Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
- Patient Bathing
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Therapeutic Laser Therapy
- IV Catheter Placement
- Cytocentesis
- Microscopic Evaluation of Urine, Feces, Ear Preps, and Cellular Identification
Additional Information
I believe it would be of interest to know that I worked with Dr. Melissa Curry, currently the managing Veterinarian at Hendersonville Animal Hospital, for approximately 15 years while in Florida. I have been retired for the majority of the last year, and find myself missing the field that I was always meant to be a part of. Unfortunately, my health will only allow me to work part-time, but I assure you that will not prevent me from giving 110% while I am on the clock.
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician/Surgery Technician
Animal Hospital Of New Port Richey
04.2014 - 06.2023
Head Certified Veterinary Tech/Surgical Tech
Acupet Veterinary Services
02.2009 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Saint Petersburg College
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