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Camryn Merriam

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable veterinary assistant, currently preparing for the VTNE, with extensive experience in veterinary ophthalmology and general practice. Eager to become a leading veterinary technician within a dynamic and supportive veterinary practice. Seeking to contribute to a team focused on providing cutting-edge treatments and superior patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician/Assitant

Eye Specialists for Animals-Denver, CO
10.2022 - Current


  • Obtain medical history of patients, record efficiently in Vision Records and relay to a veterinary ophthalmologist for proper care
  • Heavily participate in client communication and education, explaining administration of medications, follow-up care, and general animal care
  • Coordinate surgeries and procedures through Vision Records and ensure clients important patient information preoperatively postoperatively
  • Assist technicians and veterinarians during examinations and procedures by using proper animal restraint techniques
  • Operate and maintain medical equipment and anesthesia equipment for ophthalmic surgeries
  • Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, properly give subcutaneous/IV/IM injections.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Park Hill and VCA Alameda East ER-Denver, CO
08.2021 - 09.2022


  • Assist technicians and veterinarians during examinations and procedures by using proper animal restraint techniques
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment for surgeries and dental cleanings by knowing how to use proper sterilization techniques
  • Maintain hospital and patient cleanliness using sterilization techniques, personal protective equipment, and isolation protocols
  • Participate in client communication and education, explaining administration of medications, follow-up care, diet recommendations, and general animal care.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Small Animal Pharmacist/ Sales Associate

Vetline-Fort Collins, CO
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Communicate with customers, manage prescriptions, hand out proper medication, maintain pharmaceutical stock, and assist in inventory management
  • Assist the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in developing and maintaining an accurate prescription filing system
  • Be passionate and knowledgeable of our products and services, assist in the production of equine supplements and sarcoma treatment, researched and created blogs catered towards informing the biological basis of our products
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Denver Center For International Studies
Denver, CO
2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Patient Charting
  • Animal restraint
  • Blood sampling
  • Animal catheterization
  • Educating Owners
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time management

Timeline

Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician/Assitant

Eye Specialists for Animals-Denver, CO
10.2022 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Park Hill and VCA Alameda East ER-Denver, CO
08.2021 - 09.2022

Small Animal Pharmacist/ Sales Associate

Vetline-Fort Collins, CO
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Colorado State University

High School Diploma -

Denver Center For International Studies

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