Jennifer Pennington
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated and attentive Registered Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, with a strong background in specialty and emergency medicine. Highly skilled in patient treatment, with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and critical care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Petcare Veterinary Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
10.2008 - Current
- Work in high volume 24 hour veterinary hospital, primarily in specialty departments.
- Triage incoming patients/cases to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Surgical technician - assisted Specialists with consults, client communication and education, treatments, surgical procedures and postoperative care.
- Internal medicine technician - assisted Specialists with consults, client communication and education, treatments and diagnostics. i.e. Scoping, echocardiogram and abdominal ultrasound.
- Care for hospitalized critical patients under care of Internal Medicine, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care Specialists. i.e. DKA, major trauma, advanced orthopedic/thoracic and abdominal surgeries.
- Administer prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Monitor anesthesia for wide variety of patients. Proficient in critical patients and emergency intervention.
- Collection of patient blood, urine and fecal samples for in house and laboratory analysis.
- Interact with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and wide variety of procedures in specialty, emergency and general practice.
- Assisted veterinarians in General Practice setting with appointments, treatments, administration of medications/vaccines and procedures.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Veterinary Technician
East Petaluma Animal Hospital
Petaluma, CA
05.2004 - 10.2008
- Assisted Board Certified Avian and Exotic Specialist to care for rodents, reptiles, birds and small animals.
- Aided Veterinary Specialist with basic and advanced surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
- Processed new patients and updated clients of available services, costs and medical procedures.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information on health, behaviors, potential and other details to provide complete records.
- Educated clients on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Answered animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Managed employee timecards and payroll (2006-2008).
- Cleaned and disinfected exam rooms, treatments areas, surgical equipment, cages and kennels.
- Managed food inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet hospital needs (2006-2008).
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments using autoclave.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and laboratory test logs.
- Collected blood, urine and fecal samples for in house and laboratory analysis.
- Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before, during and after surgeries and procedures. Administering medications and anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cared for boarding and hospitalized patients after hours.
Skills
- Venipuncture; sample collection and injection
- Canine and feline induction and intubation
- Intravenous catheterization; peripheral and sampling
- General and critical anesthesia monitoring
- Urine collection via cytocentesis and catheterization
- Closed-chest CPR
- Radiographs; thoracic, abdominal and orthopedic
- Medication administration; oral, topical and injectable
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - California
- Qualified via alternate pathway with documented clinical competencies verified by supervising DVM
- Successfully passed national and state board examinations
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Petcare Veterinary Hospital
10.2008 - Current
Veterinary Technician
East Petaluma Animal Hospital
05.2004 - 10.2008