Cathy Goodell
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Dedicated New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician with more than 25 years of experience providing exceptional patient care and advanced laboratory diagnostics in a busy small animal veterinary practice. Extensive expertise in hematology, cytology, urinalysis, fluid analysis, and microscopic evaluation. Highly skilled in manual differential cell counts, blood smear interpretation, urine sediment examinations, cytologic specimen evaluation, and manual platelet counts to verify analyzer accuracy. Known for exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a collaborative approach to patient care. Seeking to bring decades of clinical and laboratory expertise to a dedicated veterinary laboratory team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ford Veterinary Associates
01.2001 - Current
- Evaluating cytologic samples to ascertain necessity of surgical intervention
- Administered vaccinations and medications, ensuring compliance with veterinary protocols.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during anesthesia administration for surgical procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided valuable support to veterinarians during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines, and operations.
- Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
- Assisted in the treatment of critically ill patients, ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY05.2001
Skills
- Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Hematology
- Cytology
- Blood Smear Evaluation
- Manual Differential Cell Counts
- Proficient in Covetrus Pulse Veterinary Software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Urinalysis & Urine Sediment Analysis
- Fluid Analysis
- Manual Platelet Counts
- Microscopic Evaluation
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Laboratory Quality Control
- Laboratory inventory and supply ordering
- Laboratory Safety & Biosafety
- Medical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Client Education
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ford Veterinary Associates
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Medaille College