Christine Phillips
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Veterinary care professional prepared for demands of Licensed Veterinary Technician role, bringing valuable hands-on experience in clinical settings. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering dependable results in fast-paced environments. Expert in patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and client communication, with reputation for adaptability and reliability.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterianry Technician
Massanutten Animal Clinic
Harrisonburg, VA
08.1992 - Current
- Assisting veterinarians in administering medications and treatments to animals
- Learning to perform diagnostic tests and interpret results under supervision
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment
- Supporting patient care through monitoring vital signs and behavior
- Preparing surgical instruments and ensuring sterile environments for procedures
- Educating pet owners on post-treatment care and preventative measures
- Documenting patient records accurately to maintain comprehensive medical histories
- Collaborating with team members to ensure efficient clinic operations
- Educated clients about preventative care, proper nutrition, and other essential aspects of pet health to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of home care instructions for pet owners post-treatment or surgery.
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
- 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.
- Provided valuable support to veterinarians during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
- Supported clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- 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.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Maximized patient safety during dental cleanings by performing thorough oral examinations and utilizing proper cleaning techniques under veterinarian supervision.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and skilled nursing assistance to veterinarians during medical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines, and operations.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering exceptional customer service while addressing questions or concerns regarding their pets'' health needs.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Optimized clinic efficiency through assisting with front desk tasks including scheduling appointments, maintaining files, answering phone calls, invoicing clients, processing payments when needed.
- Reduced errors in medication dispensing through diligent inventory management practices and careful tracking of controlled substances.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Empowered veterinary interns through mentoring activities focused on best practice clinical techniques and professional development strategies.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing complex surgical procedures, ensuring the careful monitoring of anesthesia levels and patient vitals throughout surgery.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
- Assisted in the treatment of critically ill patients, ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Contributed to the timely diagnosis of various medical conditions through accurate documentation and reporting of relevant findings during physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- 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.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterianry Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VASkills
- Preventive care
- Patient monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Sanitation protocols
- Anesthesia administration
- Medication dispensing
- Emergency care
- Radiology proficiency
- Dental procedures
- Client education
- Surgical assistance
- Animal nursing
- Vital signs
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Intravenous injection
- Medical history collection
- Surgical procedures and support
- Medical record-keeping
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Emergency and preventive care
- Aseptic techniques
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Canine and feline intubation
- Closed-chest CPR
- Controlled substance management
- Intramuscular injection
- IV medication administration
- Procedure support
- Treatment administration
- Administering first aid
- Surgical preparation
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Animal handling
- Subcutaneous injection
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Monitoring recovery
- Injectable agent induction
- Prescribing medication
- Inhalant anesthesia
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Spay and neuter surgeries
Timeline
Licensed Veterianry Technician
Massanutten Animal Clinic
08.1992 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterianry Technology
Blue Ridge Community College