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Caitlin Hamilton

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Motivated professional seeking new challenges. Possesses a strong work ethic, adaptability, and attention to detail. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Admitting patients through clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment and overall projected plan of care.
  • Perform moderate risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluids, medical pain management and treatment therapies.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records..
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials such as drugs and chemicals.

Room Veteinary Technician

Kildiare Animal Medical Center
Cary, NC
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greet clients and obtain contact information (if needed) and obtain pet medical histories, including TPR, medication history and medical conditions.
  • Discuss preventive care including annual bloodwork, HWP, Flea prevention, and dental cleanings etc.
  • Check clients out for services as needed.
  • Perform initial evaluation of patient's health.
  • Provide assistance to veterinarian during examinations and other procedures, to include proper restraint and handling using Fear Free techniques.
  • Handle basic care duties, such as ear cleaning, nail trims, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals.
  • Perform laser treatment as required.
  • Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples, ear samples, skin samples and fecal samples.
  • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care on all patients.
  • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on options, medications, and additional treatments.
  • Perform physical assessments and document information in electronic medical records.
  • Ability to draw blood, administers vaccines, administer medications, and place IV catheters.
  • Inform and educate families about at-home care for their pets.

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital - South Saunders
Raleigh, NC
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency care.
  • Greeted pet owners and perform intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
  • Conduct preliminary patient workups including gathering patient's history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting conditions.
  • Observe behavior and conditions of patient and monitor their clinical symptoms.
  • Perform in-house laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalysis or blood counts, to assist in diagnosis and treatment of animal patients.
  • Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life life saving procedures.
  • Prepare and administer medications or treatments, prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and properly labeling containers.
  • Take diagnostics radiographs, using x-rays equipment.
  • Assist with physical exam by performing such duties as obtaining obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and disposal of remains.

Medical Coordinator

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
Wake Forest, NC
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Perform physical examinations of various medium-sized to large patients
  • Assisted with surgical procedures and sterilized instruments
  • Monitored and provided treatments to current in-patients
  • Calculating drug doses
  • Ensured necessary documentation and kept it up-to-date so that procedures met requirements set by federal and state agencies
  • Assisted with surgical prep, anesthesia administration, monitoring, and monitoring of post-surgical recovery period
  • Performed routine diagnostic tests as required (e.g
  • Parasitology, serology), labeled test samples to ensure correct identification
  • Conducted daily rounds to observe and document condition of animals

Staff Accountant

Golden Corral Restaurant
05.2012 - 07.2020
  • Dedicated Staff Accountant with a proven track record in financial management. Expertise in budgeting, financial ana

Skills

  • Treatment Administration
  • Maintaining Treatment Notes
  • Monitoring Recovery
  • Medical office experience
  • Animals Handling
  • Medication Administration
  • Animal Vaccinations
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Prescriptions Management
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Discharges
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Medical Triage
  • Inpatient Care
  • IV Medication Administration

Certification

Rabies Vaccinator

Certificate Euthanasia Technician

Shelter Clinic Management Apprenticeship

Managing Shelter Health Apprenticeship

Timeline

Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician

NC State University
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital - South Saunders
03.2022 - 12.2022

Room Veteinary Technician

Kildiare Animal Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Coordinator

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
04.2020 - 03.2022

Staff Accountant

Golden Corral Restaurant
05.2012 - 07.2020

Rabies Vaccinator

Certificate Euthanasia Technician

Shelter Clinic Management Apprenticeship

Managing Shelter Health Apprenticeship

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