Dedicated Veterinary Technician efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery. Skillful in handling animals up to 100+ pounds. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets. Maintains order when caring for multiple animals with diverse temperaments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Riverstone Veterinary Hospital
Weatherford , TX
10.2021 - Current
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Supported 5 veterinarians in private animal clinic.
Made visits to farms to assist with animal emergencies such as injury and diseases.
Properly intubating patients for surgery and then monitoring/assisting in surgeries.
Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
Performing appropriate radiographs.
Properly scripting/filling medications for patients.
ICU Technician
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
Fort Worth, TX
08.2020 - 10.2021
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Placing IV catheters in dogs and cats.
Properly bandaging pets after surgery.
Monitoring patients after surgeries and giving appropriate treatments.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Walnut Creek Animal Clinic
Mansfield, TX
11.2019 - 08.2020
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
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