HELENA TRIANTAFILLOU
Yorkville,Illinois
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 12 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in emergency/critical care and patient care. Recognized for my dedication to my patients and ability to manage my time well and multi-task, and dedication to excellent animal care and client service. Experience as a supervisor overseeing staff, dealing with client communication, and training new hires.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Supervisor
VCA Animal Hospitals
02.2013 - Current
- Worked as an ER/ICU technician for 8 years.
- Currently working as a Dermatology technician and Supervisor of Dermatology, Lab, and Pharmacy
- Cared for critical patients in the ICU, including patients on the mechanical ventilator
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canine and feline patients.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Technician
Yorkville Animal Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- 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 under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Promoted to technician supervisor and was responsible for training new technicians, assisted with ordering, and schedule making.
Education
Bachelor's - Biology
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois05.2009
Associate - Science
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois12.2006
Skills
- Experienced ICU Technician/Veterinary Technician/Supervisor - 10 years
- Client communication - 10 years
- Team leadership and supervision
- Staff training and development
- Scheduling and time management
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Pharmacy and medication management
- Controlled substance management
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Supervisor
VCA Animal Hospitals
02.2013 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Yorkville Animal Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2013
Associate - Science
Waubonsee Community College
Bachelor's - Biology
Aurora University
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