Veterinary Technician/Assistant with experience working in both emergency animal hospitals and general practice clinics; dedicated to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Bluepearl Emergency Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
Worked as part of a team to assist in emergency CPR
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
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
Veterinary Technician
Town & Country Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2022
Assisted in multiple roles around the clinic including answering phone calls, collecting payments, performing technician appointments, and assisting the doctors with their rooms
Assisted the veterinarians on staff by running blood work, taking x-rays, administering medications, and getting medical histories on patients
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels daily
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Administered vaccinations, performed anal glad expressions, nail trims, and assisted clients with common animal care or maintenance questions
Kennel Technician
Wag Atlanta
01.2017 - 12.2018
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01.2024
Skills
Army Leadership Experience/Training
Vaccine and Medication Administration (IM, IV, and SUB-Q)
Professional Animal Grooming
Humane Animal Restraints
Surgery and Procedure Preparation
General Anesthesia Monitoring
IVC Placement
Medical Triage
Inpatient Care
Medication Dispensing
Parasitology
Accomplishments
165th Infantry Brigade, Fort Jackson, Army Basic Training Certificate of completion
U.S Army, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Petroleum and water Department Certificate of Accomplishment
Client Service Coordinator at BluePearl Speciality & Emergency Animal HospitalClient Service Coordinator at BluePearl Speciality & Emergency Animal Hospital