Faith Ferguson
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal healthcare, known for high productivity and ability to efficiently complete tasks. Skilled in diagnostic testing, anesthesia administration, and patient care management. Excels at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive outcomes for both animals and owners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Deer Park Animal Hospital
Deer Park, Texas
12.2021 - Current
- Administered anesthesia to animals prior to surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including updating vaccine histories and filing documents.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing medical procedures, such as administering vaccinations and drawing blood.
- Assisted with the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Managed patient records including entering data into computer system, filing paperwork and updating information.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as proper nutrition, grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's condition or treatment plan.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgeries, dentistry procedures and other medical treatments.
- Provided nursing care to hospitalized patients including administering fluids, bandaging wounds, taking radiographs and performing lab tests.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Bookkeeper
Aaron's Pest Solutions
06.2018 - Current
- Logging the Daily Tickets
- Invoicing Customers
- Processing Credit Cards
- Filing
Group Play Supervisor/Dog Trainer
Red Bluff Pet Resort
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervise Fellow Co-Workers
- Monitor Dog Behavior in Yard
- Perform Temperament Tests
- Inform Clients about their Dogs Behavior
- Train Dogs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technology
Vet Tech Institute
Houston, TX08.2022
Associates - Life Science
San Jacinto College (Central)
Pasadena, TX05.2019
B.S. - Biology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TXSkills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Background in Animal Behavior
- Blood smear
- Venipuncture
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Vaccinations
- Administering Medication
- Collecting Vitals
- Analyzing Lab Samples
- Identify Parasites under Microscope
- Cytology Collection
- Restraint
- Handling
- Husbandry
- Anesthesia administration
- Intubation
- Client education
- Dental procedures
- Vaccine administration
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Blood collection
- Vital signs
- Intramuscular injection
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Nail trimming
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Deer Park Animal Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper
Aaron's Pest Solutions
06.2018 - Current
Group Play Supervisor/Dog Trainer
Red Bluff Pet Resort
10.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Technology
Vet Tech Institute
Associates - Life Science
San Jacinto College (Central)
B.S. - Biology
University of Houston Clear Lake