- 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.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- 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.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Reduced errors in diagnostic testing by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on veterinary practices and techniques.
- Ran in house diagnostic testing including:
Pre-surgical blood screening, Chem 10, Chem 27, Total T4, Electrolyte, and SDMA tests using a Catalyst One IDEXX Station.
Urinalysis using the dipstick method, in house UA, Refractometer, and preparing slides for microscopic evaluation.
Fecal floats for microscopic evaluation.
Preparing slides from blood samples for in house microscopic analysis and for slides to be sent for laboratory testing.
Glucose testing and blood glucose curves using an AlphaTrak 3.