Janell Linfernal

-Working with large animal species to include equine, bovine, caprine, porcine

-Assisting with large animal procedures to include castrations and dental floats

-Knowledge of normal examination parameters for large animal species

-Placement of IV catheters in both large and small animal species

-Capable of administering subcutaneous and intravenous fluids with knowledge of fluid overload

-Proficient in preparing patients for surgery to include induction, intubation, diagnostics and surgical prep

-Skilled in intra and post operative patient care and monitoring

-Able to conduct accurate physical exams and record vital signs

-Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care

-Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments

• Prepping surgical patients for procedures to include endotracheal intubation, calculating emergency drugs and inducing patients
• Monitoring patients under anesthesia, troubleshooting and recovering post op
• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment with normal parameters
• Gained foundational skills in anesthesia and monitoring
• Medical mathematics for medication administration
• Performing readings of cytologies to include fecal, ear and urine
• Admit and discharge patients for hospitalization and surgery
• Able to administer subcutaneous fluids and set up intravenous fluids
• Patient history and physical exam to include heart rate, respiration rate, CRT, temperature and mucous membranes
• Client communication in regards to patient care and medical updates
• Venipuncture, placement of IV catheters
• Perform weekly inventory and create an order of products needed in the hospital
• Controlled drug book logging, maintaining and fixing errors as needed
• Daily cleaning, stocking and organizing

• Customer service experience
• Filling and administering medications
• Animal restraint/handling
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
• Placing IV catheters and performing venipuncture
• Monitoring patients during treatment and surgeries
• Maintaining cleanliness of kennel area
• Miscellaneous office, kennel and treatment tasks
• Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
• Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

• Organizing and maintaining tidiness of classrooms at all times
• Responsible for children aged 6wks-4yrs
• Promoting learning in the classroom at all times