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Beth Suksi
Certified Veterinary Technician
SAGINAW,Minnesota
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician skilled in surgical support and emergency care. Proven ability to administer medications and educate clients, ensuring high standards of animal health and well-being.
Experienced Veterinary Technician skilled in intravenous catheterization, surgical assistance, and streamlining clinic processes. Successfully reduced patient wait times while ensuring high standards of care, significantly improving patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Two Harbors Veterinary Clinic
09.2012 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications to a diverse range of animals, ensuring compliance with clinic protocols.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, preparing instruments and monitoring anesthesia levels for patient safety.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures, enhancing client relationships.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, documenting findings accurately to inform veterinary assessments.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgeries, ensuring procedures were carried out smoothly and effectively.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing wait times and improving overall clinic flow.
- Provided emergency care for injured animals, significantly reducing recovery time.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering prescribed treatments accurately and compassionately.
- Facilitated stress-free visits for pets and owners with calm and patient demeanor.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Duluth Business University
MN09-2012
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- IV medication administration
- Intravenous injection
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical preparation
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Treatment administration
- Suture removal
- Nail trimming
- Emergency and preventive care
- Supply restocking
- Euthanasia procedures
- Diagnostic sampling
- Medical record-keeping
- Vaccinations
- Fluid therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Medication dispensing
- Euthanasia
- Patient positioning
- Medication labeling
- Behavioral assessment
- Lab operations
- Wound treatment
- Dental procedures
- Intramuscular injection
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Sanitation protocols
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Emergency care
- Radiology safety
- Microscopy techniques
- Fluorescein stain test
- Canine and feline intubation
- Animal behavior observation
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Urinalysis techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- X-ray review
- Specimen preparation
- Controlled substance management
- Parasite control
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Ear sample collection
- Procedure support
- Skin scraping
- Physical examination
- Wound management
- Veterinary medicine
- Patient bathing
- Tick removal
- Catalase testing
- Animal restraint
- Oral and topical medication administration
- Procedure billing
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Explaining treatment
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Serology
- Monitoring recovery
- Inhalant anesthesia
- IV placement
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Tonometry
- Injectable agent induction
- Animal handling
- Halter placement
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Veterinary standards and procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Two Harbors Veterinary Clinic
09.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Duluth Business University