Jackson Stewart

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Goodlettsville Animal Hospital

06.2020 - Current

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Performed testing and completed blood counts.
Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.