Christina Butler
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in dermatology. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service. 25 Years of experience in the field with experience in surgery, radiology, labwork, emergency, vaccination administration, pulling blood and placing IV catheters.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Dermatology Center
09.2018 - 11.2024
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Performed intradermal allergy testing, bloodwork, skin and ear cytology, sedation, client education
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Veterinary Technician
Wesley Chapel Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
Veterinary Technician
Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05-2006
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Post-operative monitoring
- Client education
- Intradermal allergy testing
- IV medication administration
- Medication administration
- Laboratory skills
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Diagnostic testing
- Intravenous catheterization
- Intravenous injection
- Surgical procedures and support
- Surgical preparation
- Vaccine administration
- Suture removal
- Medical history collection
- Diagnostic sampling
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient monitoring
- Medication dispensing
- Microscopy techniques
- Dietary recommendations
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Dermatology Center
09.2018 - 11.2024
Veterinary Technician
Wesley Chapel Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2017
Veterinary Technician
Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Tampa
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