Deborah Sanders
Telford,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Mt Empire Large Animal Hospital
1988.06 - Current
- Work cattle both in clinic and on the farm.
- 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.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- 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.
- Order inventory for the hospital.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Worked at Kingsport Livestock Market for 20+ years aging, bleeding, tagging and bookkeeping.
- Preparing EIA forms and Health Certificates on GlobalVetLink.
- Assisted with collecting samples and paperwork for the BSE program.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05.1988
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical History Collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic Imaging
- IV Medication Administration
- Pharmacy Duties
- Client Education
- Supply Restocking
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Lab operations
- Controlled Substance Management
- Specimen Preparation
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Breeding consultation
- Responsible and Reliable
- Customer Service
- Patient Charting
- Financial Transactions
- Medical Terminology
- Laboratory Testing
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician - State Of Tennessee - License No. VT 000000323
Additional Information
Washington County Tennessee USDA COC Advisor January 1,2022 - December 31,2023
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Mt Empire Large Animal Hospital
1988.06 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Columbia State Community College
- Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician - State Of Tennessee - License No. VT 000000323
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