Bianca Gaufo
Daly City,CA
Summary
Highly dependable Registered Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of experience in Veterinary Medicine. Demonstrated history of being very efficient, adaptable, flexible, having strong attention to detail, having superior communication skills, and ability to work well with others and independently. Dedicated to providing the best care for each and every patient while working in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Technician
Crystal Springs Pet Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Assist in checking in patients for dental procedures and providing client communication for what is expected at day of procedure and what to expect post-procedure.
- Help prepare dental suite and equipment to perform dental prophylactic procedures.
- Prepare patients for dental procedures by taking initial vitals, calculating anesthetic drugs, performing initial oral exam, and placing IV catheters.
- Perform anesthetic induction and intubation.
- Able to take full mouth radiographs using x-ray handheld gun. Also experience in using x-ray wall mount gun.
- Able to do full mouth oral exam and dental charting using AHAA-compliant dental chart.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to customize solutions for diverse patient needs.
- Able to perform diverse range of dental extractions including incisors, canines, 2-rooted premolars and molars, and 3-root premolars and molars.
- Experienced in using dental drill to split multi-rooted teeth.
- Experienced in performing gingival incisions and suturing.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices and technical skills in dental prophylactic procedures and radiographs.
- Continuously updated knowledge on new materials and techniques through professional development course.
Registered Veterinary Technician
SoMa Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Triage incoming patients to determine urgency of care.
- Check in patient drop off for surgery/sedated procedure. Explain process of the day to help client have better understanding care of patient.
- Inpatient care that includes receiving vitals, collecting blood samples to run in house bloodwork if needed using Idexx laboratory equipment, administering pre-operative medication, performing IV catheter placement and connecting to IV fluids, and performing other treatments ordered by doctor.
- Preparing inpatients for surgery that includes administered induction drugs, intubation, shaving and preparing incision site.
- Skillful experience in monitoring anesthesia and monitoring patient for recovery.
- Performing dental prophylaxis including dental radiographs, charting, dental extractions, and suturing.
- Assists in doctors appointments, obtaining patient history and documenting client and doctor notes.
- Restrain animals exercising a Fear Free environment to help reduce Fear, Anxiety and Stress.
- Educating clients on how to create a Fear Free environment for their pet to help make veterinary visits successful, safe, and reduce anxiety.
- Experience in using Idexx laboratory equipment such as the Procyte Hematology Analyzer, Catalyst One Hematology Analyzer, Snap Pro Anazyler, and Coag dx to perform in-house laboratory testing.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2022
- Triaging patients, obtaining detailed medical history, and obtaining vitals
- Communicating and educating clients with medical advice
- Performing restraint for dogs and cats of any size for examination, diagnostic procedures, and medical treatment
- Calculating drug dosages instructed by veterinarian. Administering vaccines and medical drugs via subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intravenously, orally, and topically
- Collecting blood samples and cytology for laboratory analysis
- Familiar with running laboratory work using Idexx Laboratory Diagnostic machines
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, and post-operative care
- Perform positioning for radiographic diagnostic imaging
- Perform positioning for dental radiographic imaging and perform dental scaling
- Quick thinking and reacting in emergency situations
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, drug administration logs and routine records.
- Answering phones, triaging over the phone, and scheduling appointments according to priority and urgency of care
- Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate well with others to work in an efficient environment
Veterinary Technician Intern
VCA SF Veterinary Specialists
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Assisted doctors in performing basic exams and tests such as fecal and blood analysis for patients
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Calculated drug dosages instructed by the veterinarian
- Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by the veterinarian via subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intravenously, orally, or topically
- Practiced putting in IV catheters
- Practiced client communication through obtaining history for triages and performing discharges
- Filled prescriptions ordered by the veterinarian
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Learned and experienced what it's like in an emergency setting. Quick thinking, documenting, and learning what critical care patients need
Veterinay Technician Intern
San Francisco SPCA Mission Campus
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted doctors and technicians with general appointments such as restraint for examination and diagnostics, drawing up and administering vaccines, assisting with ear cleanings, and running laboratory work using Idexx Laboratory Diagnostics
- Assisted RVTs in ICU with treatments instructed by doctors such as putting together IV fluids, administering medication, and pre and post-operative care with supervision
- Recording vitals and provide basic nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Practiced client communication with supervision
- Practiced drug calculations and administering medication subcutaneously and intramuscularly with supervision
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Education
Skyline College
San Bruno, CAAssociate of Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.2016
Skills
Triaging
Client Communication
Anesthesia
Dental Prophylaxis and Radiographs
Inpatient Care
Team Player
Timeline
Dental Technician
Crystal Springs Pet Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
SoMa Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Veterinary Technician
Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2022
Veterinary Technician Intern
VCA SF Veterinary Specialists
01.2016 - 06.2016
Veterinay Technician Intern
San Francisco SPCA Mission Campus
04.2015 - 12.2015
Skyline College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Foothill College