Brooke Yarnell
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with 7 years experience. Provided support to veterinarians in a fast paced emergency hospital, ensuring a smooth operation, and high quality care. Proficient in a wide range of technical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised team during shifts to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored daily operations, identifying areas for process improvement to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak hours and minimize labor costs.
- Conducted regular assessments of team performance, providing feedback to encourage professional development and growth.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Veterinary Technician
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency
06.2021 - Current
- Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals.
- Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian.
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian.
- Administers high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarians.
- Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs.
- Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques.
- Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions.
- Calculate drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian, including medication CRIs.
- Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases.
- Provides outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Veterinary Technician
Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatments under veterinarian supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventative health measures, enhancing client satisfaction and compliance.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, and x-rays to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2018
Skills
Venipuncture
Monitoring anesthesia
Patient triage
Diagnostic testing
Medication Administration
Team leadership
Timeline
Shift Lead
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort
05.2018 - 06.2021
Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School