Crystal Acord
Staunton,VA
Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician with 10 years of hands-on experience delivering comprehensive care to animals in geneal practice and shelter environments. Veterinary Technician with proven history of excellence in anesthesia, pathology and surgery. Client-focused Veterinary Technician with proven history of excellence in anesthesia, pathology and surgery. Self-motivated and caring individual accomplished in delivering excellent care to felines, canines and other domesticated animals. Commended for outstanding work ethic and sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licence Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital Of Waynesboro
Waynesboro, VA
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Recorded patient data such as medical history, weight and medications administered and entered data in computer system making it a legal document
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Used high-tech equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures: xray machine, samples for laboratory( collecting and packaging), anesthesia machine, anesthesia monitoring equipment
- Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures, including client education
- Prepared medication dosages according to prescription orders and administered them to patients orally or topically as instructed by a veterinarian including in hospital treatment and medications to go home
- Administered anesthesia and assisted in surgical procedures as directed by the veterinarian including pre and post op care and follow through
- Performed dental cleanings on animals using ultrasonic scalers; extracted teeth when necessary.
- Assisted veterinarian and other staff members and coworkers when needed
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Augusta County SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
Staunton , VA
01.2023 - Present
- Main responsibility is the induction of anesthesia to prep animal for surgical procedure of spay or neuter
- Monitor anesthesia through physical monitoring of animal and knowing the proper detections of any concerns
- Used high-tech equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
- pre- anesthesia exam to determine if animal is safe for anesthesia
- intaking and discharging animals- including client communication and education
- handling and recording controlled drugs
- inventory including recording and ordering supplies needed for clinic
- maintain clean and safe husbandry for animal
- communication with clients through making appointments, answering questions and or concerns and education
- Educated clients on animal health care, including proper nutrition, preventive care, parasite control and general husbandry practices.
- communication with other local rescues
- being available to assist the Doctor with any and all needs
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- assisting the Augusta County SPCA when needed in with every capacity needed
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
La Mesa, CA08-2014
Skills
- Behavioral assessment and proper restraint
- knowledge of proper husbandry and disease control protocols
- Medical administration of anesthesia drugs, oral and or injectable medications, including controlled drugs
- knowledge in client education
- medical terminology and proper medical record keeping skills
- Knowledge to handle an emergency and administer First Aid
- General anesthesia and surgical skills
- knowledgeable in overall animal health care and well being
Affiliations
- I have been a volunteer for our local Special Olympics organization for 7 years. That includes coaching multiple sports, volunteering time for fund raisers and taking care of individuals with special needs of all levels. We have held fundraiser ranging from cars show, paint nights, bingo nights, cook outs car washes to polar plunging into the ocean and I have enjoyed participating in every one of them to raise money for such a great cause so dear to my family.
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- I am required to compete 10 hours of continuing education every year to maintain license so always learning
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Augusta County SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
01.2023 - Present
Licence Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital Of Waynesboro
08.2016 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
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