Dawn Dorman

Oncology 2020-2022

• Venipuncture (cephalic, jugular, saphenous)
• Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
• Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
• Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
• Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
• Documented and tracked treatment activities.
• Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
• Creating estimates for different treatment plans and discussing different chemotherapy options with customers.

Ophthalmology 2022-present

• Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
• Rooming patients and performing ophthalmic testing including eye pressure with tonovet and tonopen, schirmer tear test, fluorescein eye stain.
• Learning what all of the eye drops we dispense are used for and educating clients on importance.
• Preparation and use of gas sterilizer.
• Setting up and preform electroretinogram
• Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
• Ordered medication refills when needed.
• Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.

• Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
• Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
• Performed Radiographs
• Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
• Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
• Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
• Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
• Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
• Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
• Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
• Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
• Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
• Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
• Hospital equipment maintenance
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• Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
• Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
• Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
• Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
• Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
• Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
• Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
• Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
• Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
• Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
• Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
• Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.

• Supervised Veterinary Technicians in daily operations, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
• Conducted performance reviews of Veterinary Technicians and made recommendations for improvement.
• Developed training plans and provided instruction to Veterinary Technicians on new techniques or processes.