Brittanie Tollen

Work History

West Ga Spay Neuter

Douglasville, GA

05.2017 - Current

Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.

The Ark Animal Hospital

Hiram, GA

02.2021 - 02.2022

Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
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.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Ordered supplies for the hospital weekly.
Helped maintain training protocols.

Northwest GA Veterinary Emergency Center

Rome, GA

02.2020 - 02.2021

Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
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.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.

Villa Rica Animal Hospital

Villa Rica, GA

03.2014 - 05.2017

Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
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.
Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.