Frances Herring
Essex,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure veterinary technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in large animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Fallston Veterinary Clinic
11.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- 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.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Education
High School -
Calvary Baptist School
Dundalk, MD1987
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Medical History
- Skin Scraping
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- Client Education
- Ear Cleaning
- Controlled Substance Management
- IV Placement
- Aseptic Techniques
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Animal Birth Procedures
- Parasitic Visual Exams
- Animal Health
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Supply Restocking
- Vaccination Administratio
- Inpatient Care
- Collecting Specimens for Analysis
- Medication Dispensing
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory
- IV Fluid Administration
- Elizabethan Collar Application
- Dietary Recommendations
- Monitoring Recovery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Lab Animal Restraint
- Feline Cat Bag Restraint
- Administering First Aid
- Post-Surgical Clean Up and or Sanitation
- Fluorescein Stain Testing
- Preventive Care
- Lab Operations
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Explaining Treatment
- Suction and Cautery Machine Operation
- Spay and Neuter Surgeries
- Catalase Testing
- Schirmer Tear Testing
- Suture Removal
- Tail Restraint
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Oral and Topical Medication Administration
- Wound Treatment
- Patient Positioning
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Procedure Support
- Ear Sample Collection
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Infection Control
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Discharges
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture Restraint
- Patient Check-Ins
- Reliable and Responsible
- Pet Food Recommendations
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Fallston Veterinary Clinic
11.2021 - Current
High School -
Calvary Baptist School
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