Ian Lindsey
Tacoma
Summary
Enjoys a challenging workplace environment, and is always eager to increase knowledge and experience with new skills. Possess excellent multi-tasking abilities and a thorough dedication to outstanding patient care. Strong work ethic with an emphasis on reliability, accuracy and quality.
Compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient preparation, medical sample collection, and equipment sterilization. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal care for animals and support to veterinary staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Humane society of tacoma and pierce county
Tacoma
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures with animals.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for operations.
- Monitored animal vitals and provided support during recovery periods.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Handled laboratory samples for testing and ensured proper documentation.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and hospital facilities daily.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and assisted in ordering replacements.
- Performed laboratory tests such as fecal exams, urinalyses, and heartworm tests.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment.
- Stocked supplies and medications in the clinic or hospital setting.
- Maintained medical records and updated patient files.
- Cared for hospitalized patients by feeding them, providing comfort measures.
- Prepared samples for laboratory testing as requested by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with routine examinations, treatments, and minor surgeries.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and animals in the facility.
- Cleaned and maintained veterinary equipment and instruments.
- Kept cages clean by changing bedding materials daily.
- Weighed pets to monitor their progress over time.
- Handled administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, answering phones.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Sterilized surgical tools before and after use.
- Monitored vital signs of animals under anesthesia.
- Responded to emergency calls after hours when needed.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures when necessary.
- Observed physical conditions of animals to detect early signs of illness or injury.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Spanaway Veterinary Clinic
Spanaway
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Perform all required veterinary technician assistant duties to ensure hospital and patient care runs smoothly and efficiently, including: emergency walk-in triage and care; assist in surgery procedures, prep animals and OR for surgeries; labs and diagnostics; patient intake and vitals; review discharge instructions and aftercare with patient families; fill medications; perform radiographs; administer vaccinations; blood draws; anal gland expressions and hygiene shaves; administer sub-Q fluids; assist DVM with euthanasias, including heart-sticks when veins not accessible; witness for DVM during pet parent consultations; IV catheter placement; post-euthanasia pet prep; reception cross-training and coverage; routine opening and closing tasks; inventory.
Veterinary Technician
Wellcare Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
Tacoma
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide outstanding and compassionate patient care, while supporting doctor and team with dedicated and responsive assistance, including: patient intake (weight, vitals, and collecting basic health and symptom information); perform blood, fecal and urine cytology; lab analysis to determine giardia, parvo, FIV/FELV, T4, as well as CBCs & CHEM panels; EAG & nail trims (including complex nail trims); clip and clean/hygiene shaves; ear cleaning; prep exam/surgery rooms and keep equipment sterile and organized; perform XRAYs; assist doctor during surgeries and euthanasia, and prepping the body for cremation; administer subcutaneous fluids; anesthesia monitoring during surgery, and supervising post-surgical anesthesia recovery; fill and log prescriptions; maintaining cleanliness of entire facility; any other duties as required by doctor and hospital staff.
Veterinary Technician Assistant/CSC
Banfield Pet Hospital
Lakewood
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Originally hired as a Vet Tech Assistant while I work towards my degree as a Veterinary Technician, kept in a Customer Service Representative cross-training roll to alleviate ongoing staff shortages in this department, and to assist hospital in meeting high-volume sales goals. Responsibilities include: heavy phones (incoming and outgoing calls); providing outstanding customer service and support to new and existing clients; scheduling & confirming appointments; achieving daily sales quotas and upselling client veterinary care packages; end of day cash balancing and deposits; maintaining computer client profiles and ensuring accurate information relayed to customers regarding their pets' needs, appointments and ongoing care; coordinating back of house support for incoming medical emergencies brought to the front desk. Additional duties as required.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Clover Park Veterinary Hospital
Lakewood
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Daily responsibilities include client intake, assessing each animal's disposition and applying necessary restraint techniques during exams, feed overnight animal patients and administer medications (i.e., insulin injections, IV assistance to Vet Tech, pills, and liquid via syringe), set-up surgery room pre-procedure with sterilized instruments; break down and sterilize operating area and instruments post-surgery, assist with euthanasias, render support to Veterinarian and Vet Techs with emergency procedures and triage, and any other responsibilities as needed.
Kennel Aide
The Humane Society of Tacoma/Pierce County
Tacoma
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for feeding all animals and maintaining clean and sanitary kennel conditions. Perform general wellness checks on new animal admissions prior to introduction to veterinary staff. Monitor behavior of animals in shared kennels to identify concerning patterns and stave off potential conflict, as well as to note behavioral issues pre-adoption. Assist with emergency triage support as needed when techs and physicians are unable to immediately assist, sometimes in situations where the life of the animal is in jeopardy. Respond to any emergency needs in kennel areas as they arise until technicians can respond at the scene. Bottle feed newborns, handle deceased animals for vet staff, fill in for call-outs in various departments to ensure smooth operation and staffing.
Education
Certificate Program - Master Esthetics
Glendow Academy
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma, USASkills
- High-stress situation management
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Minimal supervision
- Surgical preparation
- Patient monitoring
- Laboratory testing
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia assistance
- Animal behavior assessment
- Client communication
- Inventory management
- Emergency response
- Medical record keeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Veterinary terminology
- Urinalysis testing
- Parasite identification
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical record-keeping
- Laboratory procedures
- Animal behavior
- Wound management
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection
- Surgical assistance
- Post operative care
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Humane society of tacoma and pierce county
01.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Spanaway Veterinary Clinic
04.2024 - 01.2025
Veterinary Technician
Wellcare Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
06.2023 - 04.2024
Veterinary Technician Assistant/CSC
Banfield Pet Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Clover Park Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022
Kennel Aide
The Humane Society of Tacoma/Pierce County
02.2022 - 07.2022
Certificate Program - Master Esthetics
Glendow Academy
Franklin Pierce High School