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Jenna Wilson

Eureka,Mo

Summary

Confident Veterinary Technician seeking a position that utilizes extensive animal care skills to ensure the well-being of animals and pets. Passionate about animal welfare and committed to continuously improving professional knowledge and skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registrar

Specialty Surgery Of St.Louis
08.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping

Veterinary Technician

Advantage Veterinary Center
08.2018 - 07.2023
  • 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
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care

Veterinary Assistant

Starkey Veterinary Clinic
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness
  • Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals
  • Performed testing and completed blood counts
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
  • Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications
  • Maintained clean and safe animal living areas
  • Followed safety protocols for handling animals

waitress

SISTER’S TEA HOUSE
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Bust tables, maintain custodial duties, prepare food, and customer service

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, Mo
12.2017

Skills

  • Guaranteed clinic cleanliness for all facilities including holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to prohibit spread of infection and diseases
  • Adept in vital signs and perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces
  • Knowledgeable in safe restraint methods; soothed and restrained multiple patients daily controlling safety and minimizing stress during examinations
  • Assist in induction and maintenance of anesthesia
  • Prepared, administered, and reported medications, vaccines, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
  • Maintained clinic records including pet treatment and laboratory documents
  • Multiple years of experience in surgery; assisted with weekly surgeries including: spays, neuters, gastropexy, foreign body, mass removals, dentals, and amputations
  • Collaborated with a team of 7 Veterinarians and many technicians to attend to hospitalized patients, dispense vaccines, and inform pet owners about animal care
  • Competent in veterinary software: DVM manager and Avimark

Timeline

Registrar

Specialty Surgery Of St.Louis
08.2023 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Advantage Veterinary Center
08.2018 - 07.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Starkey Veterinary Clinic
09.2016 - 08.2018

waitress

SISTER’S TEA HOUSE
01.2012 - 01.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Jefferson College

Associate of Arts -

Jefferson College

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