Evan Ament
Port Republic,MD
Summary
Accomplished professional and recent graduate seeking a new career path. Skilled in medical procedures, record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care and client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Family Veterinary Clinic
Gambrills, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Greeted clients and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and educated on best care practices.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Assistant Manager
S.P.O.T. Thrift Shop
Saint Leonard, MD
01.2009 - Current
- Managed team of 4-5 employees and motivated to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Resolved staff member conflicts by actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Veterinary Technician
Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital
Huntingtown, MD
01.2014 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinary Technician
Calvert Animal Hospital
Owings, MD
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
No Degree - Biology
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDBachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD12.2022
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Expert Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Excellent Public Speaker
- Client and Staff Relations
- Client Education
- Controlled Substance Management
- File and Records Management
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- Collecting Specimens for Analysis
- Vaccination Administration
- Injectable Agent Induction
- Dietary Recommendations
- Wound Treatment
- Expert in Microsoft Office and Veterinary Practice Software
Accomplishments
- Boy Scouts of America - Life Scout
- Volunteer Work with Numerous Wildlife Conservation Programs
- Volunteer Assistant Manager at S.P.O.T. Thrift Shop since 2009
- Teaching Assistant for 3+ semesters helping educate and guide new students in Animal Science (Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Welfare and Ethics etc)
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Family Veterinary Clinic
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
Veterinary Technician
Calvert Animal Hospital
01.2012 - 08.2020
Assistant Manager
S.P.O.T. Thrift Shop
01.2009 - Current
No Degree - Biology
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Maryland-College Park