Dania Rayan
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with two years of relevant experience and specific expertise in client care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Jermantown Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- 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.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- 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.
- Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Veterinary Technician
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- 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.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Osbourn Park High School
Manassas, VA06.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical History Collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical Preparation
- Pharmacy Duties
- Client Education
- Suture removal
- Nail Trimming
- Emergency and preventive care
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Labeling
- Lab operations
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Fluorescein stain test
- Radiology Safety
- Emergency Care
- Closed-chest CPR
- Specimen Preparation
- Ear sample collection
- Administering first aid
- Customer Service
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Inpatient Care
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Patient Triage
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Discharge
- Animal Vaccinations
Volunteering
Volunteering for about 6 months at Prevent A Litter located in Richmond Virginia. Volunteers were responsible for drawing up vaccination for the Veterinarian to later administer onto patients. Post-operation care was provided as medical records and history was noted for the patients. Preparation for surgery was also a task in which was successfully completed during volunteering.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Jermantown Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Osbourn Park High School
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