Jamie Himes
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with over ten years of relevant experience and specific expertise in general practice, ICU, and opthalmology. Proven history of strong management as well as clinical skills. Dedicated to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee daily management duties including scheduling staff, interviewing and training new hires, maintaining in-office relations and more
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, all aspects of radiology, ability to perform dental cleanings, restraint, and more
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures of the hospital
- Adhere to regulatory compliance practices
- Responsible for inventory and ordering of medications, as well as record keeping for controlled substances
- Prepare patients for surgery and closely monitor while under anesthesia, and recovering
- Sterilize surgical packs, equipment, gowns
- Utilize proper restraint of patients during examination
- Prepare vaccines and process lab work in fast paced clinic environment
- Responsible for dispensing medications and diets as directed
- Processed refills for prescription medications and food
- Properly document and maintain the medical records of our clients
- Responsible for the maintenance of the laboratory equipment
Documents specialist/client services
Quikaid
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Solely responsible for all appeal filings and requests for hearings before an Administrative Law Judge through Social Security Databases
- Responsible for the process of new client intake and document preparation
- Advised clients on case status, approvals, and denials
- Partnered with the Medical Records Department of numerous medical facilities to obtain medical records to present in front of an Administrative Law Judge
- Followed up with clients to advise of the status of the medical records request
- Communicated with Social Security Administration offices and Disability Determination offices to acquire status updates and process necessary paperwork in appeals process
- Worked Social Security Administration to schedule follow-up medical exams
- Received, processed, and mailed variety of documents to Social Security Administration
- Maintained updated client files with all pertinent information in preparation for disability hearings
- Navigated process of disability determination to ensure a positive outcome
Recruiter
Providence Home Care of Florida
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated with HR on new hire training and on-boarding process
- Scheduled and conducted interviews both on phone and in person
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive information
- Ensured new hires were seamlessly transitioned into the organization
Lead Veterinary Technician
Royal Pets Market And Resort
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures of the hospital
- Responsible for intake and preop of surgical patients
- Assisted clinicians during the examination and treatment
- Confidently perform safe and comfortable handling of patients for a variety of treatments and procedures
- Responsible for dispensing medications and administering vaccines as directed
- Processed refills for prescription medications and food
- Sterilized surgical packs, equipment, and gowns
- Performed venipuncture for blood work, as well as intravenous catheter placement for inpatients
- Performed surgical dental cleanings while patients are under anesthesia
- Exhibited proper technical aspects of radiology
- Responsible for the maintenance of the laboratory equipment
- Utilized Cornerstone software
- Carefully monitoring patients during surgery and recovery
- Adhered to regulatory compliance practices
- Properly document and maintain the medical records of our clients
- Responsible for training new technicians and assistants.
Veterinary technician
The Vet Clinic Of Palm Harbor
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Responsible for intake of surgical patients and preparing them for surgery
- Responsible for dispensing medications to all inpatients as well as outpatient consults
- Sterilized surgical packs, equipment, and gowns
- Perform venipuncture for blood work, as well as intravenous catheter placement for inpatients
- Utilized Avimark software
- Carefully monitored patients during surgery and recovery
- Administered medications as directed
- General reception duties including client services and monetary transactions
Veterinary technician
Veterinary Healing Arts
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided smooth customer experience and help maintain alternative clinic
- Restrained animals during examinations
- Assisted veterinarian during placement of acupuncture needles
- Cleaned and stock exam rooms
- Prepared and dispense medications as directed
- Prepared all specimen samples
inventory manager/technician
Northeast Animal Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained inventories for large, multi-doctor practice
- Order all supplies for the hospital and in-house pharmacy including special orders
- Responsible for keeping department within budget including competitive price negotiation
- Preparation and administration of medications and vaccinations
- Cleaned and stock exam rooms and surgical suites
- Restrained animals during examinations and radiology
- Assisted in medical and surgical procedures
- Operation of cold laser therapy equipment
- Light reception duties
Clinic Team leader
Veterinary Relief services
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Exhibited proper restraint of patients during the examination
- Prepared vaccines and processed blood work in fast paced clinic environment
- Administered routine vaccinations
- Customer service, including preparing client's paperwork and vaccine certificates
- Responsible for record keeping procedures, including daily cash reconciliation and preparation of daily deposits
- Responsible for sales of preventative medicines and maintaining inventory
- Responsible for managing a remote clinic crew, including assistants and veterinarian.
Outbound account manager/new business development
Henry Schein Animal Health
07.2008 - 02.2011
- Managed an assigned territory to achieve sales goals
- Placed customer's orders over the phone and achieve sales growth by utilizing promotional offers
- Contacted inactive accounts to regain business through improved pricing and services
- Assisted customers with order status, product returns, pricing discrepancies, inquiries on account balance, complaints, and product related technical questions
- Worked with finance department to secure capital equipment purchases
- Developed relationships with vendor partners
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL08.2021
Liberal Arts And Science -
Suny Nassau Community College
Long Island, NY12.2002
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- DVMax
- Cornerstone
- Avimark
- Talon (data base)
- Siebel
Accomplishments
- Current Board Member of Rescuing Ocala Wildlife
- Volunteered at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (2018)
Activities
- Volunteer at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Petersburg, FL (2018)
- Volunteer Wildlife Guide – Prospect Park Zoo (winter of 2002 and 2003).
References
- Dr. Maricarmen Perez Rodriguez, Veterinarian, (787) 550-1706
- Dr. Danielle Gallo, Veterinarian/owner, (440) 725-2156
- Kellyesue Douglas, supervisor, (727) 642-9345
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Documents specialist/client services
Quikaid
01.2019 - 05.2020
Recruiter
Providence Home Care of Florida
03.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Veterinary Technician
Royal Pets Market And Resort
10.2015 - 01.2019
Veterinary technician
The Vet Clinic Of Palm Harbor
06.2015 - 03.2018
Veterinary technician
Veterinary Healing Arts
12.2014 - 12.2015
inventory manager/technician
Northeast Animal Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2015
Clinic Team leader
Veterinary Relief services
04.2011 - 04.2012
Outbound account manager/new business development
Henry Schein Animal Health
07.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Eckerd College
Liberal Arts And Science -
Suny Nassau Community College
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