Jennifer Walker

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Assisted in timed study procedure.
• Injections, Euthanasia, Blood draws, catheter placement

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments.
• Collected serology's, cultures and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Triaged NHP's to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Aided veterinary surgeon with laceration repairs and amputation surgeries and procedures for NHP's with specific requirements.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution

• Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations.
• Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
• Ensured that all work areas were kept extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid contamination.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
• Assisted Veterinarian in performing basic exams and tests such as physical exams, and TB testing for Autos and, Saimiri and rhesus macaque NHP's.

I administered medications as prescribe, oral and injectable, I have assisted in surgical procedures, monitored patients after surgery. Assisted in appointments. Managed difficult patients with care. performed abdominal ultrasounds

• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
• Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
• Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
• Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
• 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
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
• 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
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections

• Assisted veterinary surgeon in spays, neuters, dentals and exploratory surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals. As well as performing abdominal ultrasounds
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Assisted Veterinarian in performing basic exams and tests such as fecal floatation, heartworm test and glucose checks for all species of patients.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• 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.
• 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.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.

• Visited all Veterinary Clinics in the state of Maryland and introduced them to what Trupanion has to offer for their clinic. Assisted in Lunch and learns. Provided shadowing veterinary technicians help promote Trupanion. Answered questions and brought supplies as needed.

• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
• Prepared animals for surgical procedures
• Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions
• Performed testing and completed blood counts

Responsible for all aspects of Emergency care such as administering and dispensing medications, Monitoring Iv fluids, blood profiles, patient monitoring, radiographs, triage Assisting in Emergency surgeries such as GVD, cesarean section, bone manipulation (casting and pins) urethral blockage in felines, HBC, overdose

• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
• 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
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections
• Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations
• Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork
• Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing
• Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment