Erik Zaslow
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 9-10 years of extensive experience in emergency ICU care. Demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional animal care and delivering top-notch client service. Committed to ensuring the well-being of animals and maintaining a high standard of care. Skilled in handling critical situations and adept at collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal treatment and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Lake Worth, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Handled challenging animal behavior situations calmly and effectively to ensure safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitated team collaboration via clear communication.
- Assisted in surgical procedures with proper preparation and sterilization techniques, ensuring a safe environment.
- Efficiently performed lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and fecal examinations for accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions within the clinic by following strict sanitation protocols and guidelines.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate assistance during exams, surgeries, and medical procedures.
- Supported veterinarians with diagnostic tests to facilitate timely detection of health issues in patients.
- Supervised ICU operations as shift lead technician.
- Adeptly managed delegations during CODE protocols, maintaining stability and coordination.
- proficient in various clinical skills such as venipuncture, IV insertion, intubation, central line placement.
- Experienced in executing NG tube insertions.
- Handles CRI management effectively.
- Executed IO catheter placements effectively in urgent scenarios.
- Ensured accurate placement of urinary catheters.
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2017 - 01.2024
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes
- 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
Veterinary Assistant
Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures
Education
Veterinary Technology -
Pen Foster
OnlineVeterinary Technology -
City Collage
Hollywood, FLVeterinary Assistant -
Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2017
High School Diploma -
Scituate High School
Scituate, MA01.2012
Skills
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- Collecting Specimens for Analysis
- IV Fluid Administration
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Monitoring
- Suture Removal
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Ear Cleaning
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Inpatient Care
- Infection Control
- Schirmer Tear Testing
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Monitoring Recovery
- Patient Positioning
- Controlled Substance Management
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Preventive Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Explaining Treatment
- Emergency Resuscitation
- IV Placement
- Patient Discharges
- Critical Thinking
- IO catheter placement
- Central line placement
- NG tube placement
- Urinary catheter placement
- CRI management
- Administration of oncology medication
- Overseen ICU as shift lead
- Monitoring of ventilator cases
Timeline
ICU Nurse
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists
04.2015 - 04.2017
Veterinary Technology -
City Collage
Veterinary Assistant -
Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists
High School Diploma -
Scituate High School
Veterinary Technology -
Pen Foster