Carey Portell
O’fallon ,MO
Summary
Highly skilled animal care professional prepared for the role as shelter technican. Proven ability to handle shelter tasks, provide excellent animal husbandry and medical care with compassion. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Adept in client communication, patient restraint, and medical record-keeping, with reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center
10.2004 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Maintained inventory and Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Interacted with Foster’s regarding animal health, questions and concerns. Scheduled foster appointments and provided patients with routine medical care.
Animal Care Attendant
Sinclair Research Center LLC.
12.2003 - 10.2004
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Facilitated timely communication with all stakeholders involved in an animal''s care including veterinarians, rescue organizations, foster families or adopters.
- Reduced stress levels in animals through consistent implementation of behavioral enrichment activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted with emergency response efforts for animal rescues during natural disasters or other crises situations, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the process.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to provide comprehensive medical care for animals under treatment or rehabilitation programs.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Veterinary Assistant
University of Missouri Small Animal ICU
08.2001 - 12.2003
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- 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.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Education
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Science
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX12.2014
Bachelor Of Animal Science - Animal Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2003
Associate Of Arts -
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO05.2001
Diploma - General Studies
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO 05.1993
Skills
- Animal behavior observation and assessment
- Animal handling and restraint
- Animal intake and adoptions
- Coordinate foster medical and supplies
- Adoption counseling
- Cleaning and sanitation of kennels and equipment
- Surgical preparation
- Intravenous injection
- Intravenous catheterization
- Canine and feline intubation
- Anesthesia administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Instrument packs and sterilization
- Surgical assistance
- Controlled substance management
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Medical record-keeping
- Vaccinations
- Fluid therapy
- Dental procedures
- Wound treatment
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Heartworm treatment
- Urinalysis techniques
- Ear sample collection
- Diagnostic sampling
- Specimen preparation and analysis
- Parasite control
- Skin scraping
- Physical examination
- Medical history collection
- Dietary recommendations
- Blood collection
- Subcutaneous and IM injection
- Medication labeling
- Medication administration
- Suture removal
- Euthanasia
- Emergency and preventive care
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center
10.2004 - Current
Animal Care Attendant
Sinclair Research Center LLC.
12.2003 - 10.2004
Veterinary Assistant
University of Missouri Small Animal ICU
08.2001 - 12.2003
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Science
Cedar Valley College
Bachelor Of Animal Science - Animal Science
University of Missouri
Associate Of Arts -
Moberly Area Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Rock Bridge High School
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