Veterinary Technician
Pico Veterinary Clinic
San Clemente , CA
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
