Hannah Strumila
Kenmore,NY
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with a proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment and delivering exceptional patient care. Expertise in handling temperamental animals with a gentle, calm approach to ensure comfort and safety. Extensive experience in animal support, complemented by strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and outstanding job attendance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician / Surgery Technician / Surgery Recovery Technician
Glenwood Pet Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Veterinary Assistant:
- Taking clients and their pets back to rooms.
- Obtaining weight and temperature of all pets.
- Acquiring background, history and important relevant information from clients pertaining to the visit for their pet.
- Restrained pets during blood draws, administration of vaccines, x-rays and other diagnostics.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, treatment are and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors, stocked and took inventory as well as helped with the in hospital food order
- Veterinary Technician: (Began internship process through IMBC January 2023- February 2023, then was promoted to Veterinary Technician full time employee):
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns within my job title.
- Administered vaccines in their appropriate locations.
- Performed x-rays.
- Performed blood draws, ran lab machines, prepared 'send out' blood work for further lab testing.
- Performed nail trims, anal gland expressions, sanitary trims, ear cleanings, administered pre-medication sedation.
- Logged controlled substances properly.
- Administered subcutaneous fluids, injections, as well as Intramuscular and intravenous injections.
- Called and spoke with clients pertaining to blood work results, upcoming appointments, and medications ready to be picked up.
- Placed intravenous catheters
- Learned medications carried in hospital, their use, strength, side effects and how to administer said medications.
- Observed in hospital patients closely, administered medications that they needed at certain times, reported back to doctors on those cases, and helped make patients stay as comfortable as possible while making sure they get all that they need while in our care.
- Surgery Technician:
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering pre-sedation medication as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Closely monitored patients heart and respiratory rates, as well as blood pressure.
- Helped with the assistance of the intubation process.
- Hooked up patients to the anesthetic machine, and controlled the anesthetic machine during operations in the surgical suite.
- Assisted doctors during procedures.
- Documented patient readings every 3-5 minutes.
- Cleaned, packed and sterilized equipment needed for surgery properly.
- Surgery Recovery Technician:
- Sat with patients until they woke up from anesthesia.
- Extubated patients.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided any extra care a patient might need when waking up out of surgery which includes, heat source if needed, making sure they are comfortable, taking them outside once they are on their feet, and performing either laser therapy or applying an ice pack to incision if a doctor requires it.
- Removing intravenous catheter once able.
- Keeping a close eye on patients throughout the day at scheduled times to ensure their temperature and other vitals are all normal and that they are ready to head home at the end of the day.
- Cleaning them up if needed.
- Urgent care:
- Rotated from being up front and working in reception/pharmacy or working in the back as extra help with another technician and Doctor.
- Answered incoming phone calls about emergencies.
- Assisted in times of need during urgent situations.
- Filled medications, spoke with clients and set up recheck appointments.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Animal Care Technician
Asbury Woods
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaning enclosures, feeding appropriate food intake to animals in the Asbury woods Nature center
- Worked with animals that consisted of various types of fish, turtles, tortoises, amphibians, ferret, rabbit and snakes.
- Giving appropriate medications to the animals that needed it.
- Making sure the ferret and rabbit had time to roam in bigger spaces for enrichment and play time outside of enclosures while they were being cleaned and moved around.
Education
Associate's Degree - Veterinary Technician
The Institute of Medical And Business Careers
5739 W 26th St Building C, Erie, PA 1650602.2023
Skills
- Proficient in safe animal restraint techniques
- Providing support for patient hygiene
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Effective client communication
- Medication administration/mastering blood draws
- Emergency and preventive care
- Surgical assistance
- Urgent care
- Euthanasia assistance
- Proficient in ezyvet software
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiology techniques
Accomplishments
- Graduated from the Institute of Medical and business careers with an Associates degree
- Volunteered at Asbury Woods Nature Center as an Animal Care Technician
- Worked as a Veterinary Technician at Glenwood Pet Hospital from November 2023 - July 2025
Relevant School Experience
2021-05-17, 2023-02-14, Learned anatomy and correct terminology of various animals, became knowledgeable in medications used in the Veterinary field and how to properly administer them, gained a great understanding of how anesthesia machines work and the planes of anesthesia, was given the opportunity to do various hands-on learning with real animals at the Anna Shelter, and Humane Society. (through the Institute of Medical and Business Careers)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician / Surgery Technician / Surgery Recovery Technician
Glenwood Pet Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2025
Animal Care Technician
Asbury Woods
04.2022 - 08.2022
Associate's Degree - Veterinary Technician
The Institute of Medical And Business Careers
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