Gemma Ammon
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Veterinary Technician with a proven track record at VCA Animal Specialty Group, excelling in emergency care, oncology and advanced imagining services. Demonstrated expertise in anesthesia monitoring, chemotherapy administration and emergency surgery support, alongside exceptional skills in fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in patient care efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Specialty Group
2019.07 - Current
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team, contributing to a positive work environment and seamless coordination of patient care.
- Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members and streamlined care processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service both face-to-face interactions with clients as well as phone inquiries.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Trained new hires on clinic protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the veterinary team.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA02.2018
Skills
- Client Education and communication
- Anesthesia Monitoring for emergency surgery
- Inpatient/hospitalization monitoring
- Diagnostic Imaging; Able to perform radiographs as well as run CT scans
- IV catheter placement
- Emergency Care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Central line placement
- Nasogastric tube placement
- Emergency First Aid/CPR
- Able to calculate and administer CRIs
- Proficient in blood transfusions
Veterinary Oncology Lead
Lead of the Oncology service at VCA Animal specialty Group and VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Specialty Group
2019.07 - Current
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
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