Jacquelyn Vargas
Certified Veterinary Technician
1 Montauk Place, Madison,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented, enthusiastic Certified Veterinary Technician with 7 years of relevant experience and over 2 years specific expertise in veterinary anesthesia. Recognized for exceptional patient care and attention to detail while providing individually-catered anesthetic protocols and pain management to patients. Significant experience working with various species in addition to canines and felines, including small mammals, avian, reptiles, non-human primates, as well as various zoo animals and large animal species.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
UW Veterinary Care
Madison, WI
05.2019 - Current
- Accurately calculate and administer anesthetic and analgesic medications.
- Place intravenous catheters, induce and maintain anesthesia.
- Monitor patient status and vitals before, during and after anesthesia.
- Perform specialized technical skills such as placement of arterial catheters and administration of epidural anesthesia.
- Successfully perform after-hours duties as needed, working independently and providing emergency anesthetic care to patients with remote anesthesiologist case supervision.
- Assist with clinical instruction of 4th year Veterinary Students.
Veterinary Technician
Care Animal Hospital Of Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie, WI
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical history and observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected blood and other patient samples for laboratory analysis.
- Accurately calculated and administered anesthetic and analgesic medications.
- Prepared patients for dental and surgical procedures, placing intravenous catheters and obtaining patient vitals.
- Induced anesthesia and monitored patient status before, during and after anesthetic event.
- Educated clients about products and procedures to sustain optimal patient wellness.
- Trained new assistants and technicians in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Emphasis
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019
Skills
General anesthesia monitoring
Anesthesia recovery
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Independent Decision Making
Composed in Emergency Situations
Committees
Hospital Morale Committee - August 2021 to current
Collectively discuss and implement activities to improve hospital-wide staff morale.
Clinical Ethics Committee - August 2021 to current
Discuss ethical concerns for specific clinical cases and contemplate courses of action with clinicians and staff members on an as needed basis.
Veterinary Technician Student Mentor
July 2021 to current - Mentor to Veterinary Technician students during their clinical rotations.
Affiliations
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association
Timeline
University of Missouri - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Emphasis
12.2021 - Current
University of Missouri - Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
01.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Veterinary Technician - UW Veterinary Care
05.2019 - Current
Gateway Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019
Veterinary Technician - Care Animal Hospital Of Pleasant Prairie
10.2014 - 02.2019