Erin Logan
Live Oak,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with about 10 years of relevant experience and a dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
PetCare Veterinary Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Established intravenous drips.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents on bedding.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Technician
Natomas Animal Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift.
- Established intravenous drips.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- 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.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
Veterinary Technician
Asher Animal Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair.
- 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.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Established intravenous drips.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa, CA06.1996
Skills
- Inpatient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Oral and Topical Medication Administration
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Medication Dispensing
- IV Fluid Administration
- Contrast Studies
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Positioning
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Procedure Support
- Parasitic Visual Exams
- Patient Discharges
- Post-Surgical Clean Up and or Sanitation
- Gram Stain Slide Preparation
- Ear Cleaning
- Skin Scraping
- Client Education
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
PetCare Veterinary Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2013
Veterinary Technician
Natomas Animal Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2008
Veterinary Technician
Asher Animal Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School
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