Jamie Collins
Boise,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 8 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in surgical procedure preparation/anesthesia, patient care, and inventory management. Recognized for hard work, integrity, and dedication to excellent animal care and client service. I believe that teamwork creates success and maintain a positive work attitude. I am a detail-oriented person who aspires to high standards and quality results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Intermountain Pet Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures, providing care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications where necessary.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed blood draws, administered various medications to patients.
- Worked with several laboratory machines: running bloodwork, elisa snap tests, and other blood tests.
Veterinary Technician/ Inventory Lead
Eastgate Pet Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures, providing care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications where necessary.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed blood draws, administered various medications to patients.
- Worked with several laboratory machines: running bloodwork, elisa snap tests, and other blood tests.
- Organized, counted, and ordered inventory items, including medications, vaccines, equipment, surgical supplies, and janitorial supplies.
- Implemented and created awareness for OSHA standards for the clinic.
Veterinary Technician/OSHA Coordinator
All Valley Animal Pet Clinic Federal Way
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures, providing care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications where necessary.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed blood draws, administered various medications to patients.
- Worked with several laboratory machines: running bloodwork, elisa snap tests, and other blood tests.
- Implemented and created awareness for OSHA standards for the clinic.
Communications line locator
Summit Utilities, LLC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Locate fiber optic and copper communications lines for CenturyLink
- Drive company vehicle to appointments, calling contractors if needed to arrange traffic control, maintaining good communication and time management skills to make sure jobs are accurate and complete
Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician
Zerorez
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepare and clean various kinds of flooring (carpet, hardwood, tile, cement), as well as upholstery, shower enclosures, vehicles, and home vent systems
- Drive company van to scheduled appointments, calling customers, increasing or adding on services as needed, adjusting invoices, processing payments, and keeping good time frames for appointments on the routes
Veterinary Technician
All Valley Animal Care Center
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Assisted the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures, providing care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications where necessary.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed blood draws, administered various medications to patients.
- Worked with several laboratory machines: running bloodwork, elisa snap tests, and other blood tests.
- Maintained patient care in the ICU
Tier 2 Technical Support Agent
Xerox/WDS/Verizon Wireless Tech Support
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide phone support and assistance for technical issues regarding cellphones, modems, and other Verizon brand devices
- Resolve hardware, software, and network issues for Verizon devices
Veterinary Technician
WestVet Animal Emergency
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Assist the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures
- Administer medications and manage husbandry for hospitalized animals
Veterinary Technician
Broadway Vet Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted the DVMs with triage, treatment, and surgical procedures, providing care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications where necessary.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Performed blood draws, administered various medications to patients.
- Worked with several laboratory machines: running bloodwork, elisa snap tests, and other blood tests.
Retail Supervisor/Retail Productions Associate/Animal Care Associate
Northwest Animal Companions
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Receive, process, price, and merchandise donated items
- Administer medications and manage husbandry for hospitalized animals
Administrative Assistant
Office Team/Robert Half International
11.2007 - 02.2010
- Receptionist, mailing, General office duties, data entry, invoicing, AP/AR
Education
Veterinary Technician -
Brown Mackie College
Boise, ID11.2011
Nursing assistant classes -
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WI05.2000
Emergency Medical Technical Program -
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI12.1993
Skills
- Animal triage and CPR
- Medical History Collection
- Canine and Feline Intubation and venipuncture
- Vaccinations and medication administration
- Lab Operations
- General Anesthesia Monitoring and surgical assistance
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Dental prophylaxis
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Computer, medical equipment, and phone skills
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Intermountain Pet Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician/ Inventory Lead
Eastgate Pet Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2023
Veterinary Technician/OSHA Coordinator
All Valley Animal Pet Clinic Federal Way
04.2021 - 01.2022
Communications line locator
Summit Utilities, LLC
04.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician
Zerorez
04.2019 - 04.2020
Veterinary Technician
All Valley Animal Care Center
06.2015 - 04.2019
Tier 2 Technical Support Agent
Xerox/WDS/Verizon Wireless Tech Support
12.2012 - 06.2015
Veterinary Technician
WestVet Animal Emergency
03.2012 - 08.2012
Veterinary Technician
Broadway Vet Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2012
Retail Supervisor/Retail Productions Associate/Animal Care Associate
Northwest Animal Companions
02.2010 - 12.2010
Administrative Assistant
Office Team/Robert Half International
11.2007 - 02.2010
Veterinary Technician -
Brown Mackie College
Nursing assistant classes -
Moraine Park Technical College
Emergency Medical Technical Program -
Lakeshore Technical College
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