Dedicated Veterinary Nurse efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sahara Pines Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, cytology, and radiographs.
Educated clients on nutrition, medications, preventive health and other animal care.
Assisted in surgical procedures as a scrub nurse, suturing, or preforming dental prophylaxis.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Empowered veterinary interns through mentoring activities focused on best practice clinical techniques and professional development strategies.
Veterinary Assistant
Sahara Pines Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Implemented proper restraint to ensure safety of patient and staff during examinations diagnostic sampling, and anesthetic periods.
Monitored anesthesia and informed proper personnel about abnormal anesthetic parameters.
Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Receptionist
Sahara Pines Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
Kennel Assistant
Sahara Pines Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Provided post-operative care, collected specimens, cleaned instruments and filled prescriptions to assist veterinarians.
Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
Eliminated potential of nosocomial infections/infestations through proper disinfection protocol.
Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
Performed deliveries, loaded and unloaded trucks and bought supplies for office.