Jamie Garth
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 13 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in anesthesia and surgery. Recognized for dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Megans Landing Veterinary Clinic
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- 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.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- 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.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Veterinary Technician
Desert Veterinary Clinic
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Acted as on Call technician
Veterinary Technician
Humane Society Of Yuma
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in an autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided animal care before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in the treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by the veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using an ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered oral or topical medications to shelter patients as a veterinarian specifies in the animal's medical record.
- Assisted veterinarian during medical rounds on shelter animals
- Acted as an on-call technician for surgical, foster, and shelter animals
- Acted as a surgery technician for high-volume spay and neuter clinic during onsite and off-site surgeries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08.2024
Associate of Arts - Pre-Medicine
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College
Farmington, NM08.2013
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Closed-Chest CPR
- Physical Examination
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Intravenous Injection
- Vaccinations
- Surgical Preparation
- Lab Operations
- Animal Behavior Observation
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Diagnostic Sampling
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Megans Landing Veterinary Clinic
08.2015 - 08.2023
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
Veterinary Technician
Desert Veterinary Clinic
02.2015 - 05.2015
Veterinary Technician
Humane Society Of Yuma
08.2010 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Pre-Medicine
Pensacola State College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College
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