Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Jill Ward

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Summary

Aspiration to secure remote opportunity within veterinary industry, drawing on strong background and commitment to animal health

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Health Center at The University of Missouri
Columbia
11.2023 - Current
  • Checking in all surgery patients and obtaining TPRs
  • Assisting with pre op exams and administering pre-medication
  • Placing IV catheters, administering anesthetic agents, prepping for surgery
  • Taking vitals, obtaining blood, other specimens and running tests.
  • Setting up surgery equipment, monitoring patient while under anesthesia, and assisting Doctors during surgery.
  • Performs dental radiographs, and prophylaxis
  • Proficient at recording and balancing controlled drug logs, and filling prescriptions

Certified Veterinary Technician

Three Rivers Humane Society (spay and neuter clinic)
Madras
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Lead Technician for spay and neuter clinics in a shelter
  • Obtaining TPRs and pre surgical information
  • Organizing surgery order of up to 30 spays or neuters on the given day
  • Prepping all surgery patients, anesthetizing, monitoring, assisting in surgery and recovering patients
  • Keeping the facility organized, cleaned, and turning over surgical implements in a quick manner

Certified Veterinary Technician

Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Redmond
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Preformed all the same duties listed below at previous job
  • In March I became the lead receptionist, managing the front end of the clinic
  • Answering multiple phone lines which includes 100s of phone calls daily, booking appointments, fielding calls, taking messages, and answering all levels of questions directed to the clinic
  • Checking in patients as they enter the clinic, and cashing out each appointment after completion
  • Ensuring the front end of the clinic is clean and organized
  • Create the monthly schedule for the customer services representatives
  • Help with the medical staff when needed, giving vaccines, drawing blood, placing catheters, filling prescription orders etcetera

Certified Veterinary Technician

Crooked Tails Veterinary Clinic
Prineville
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Checking in all surgery patients and obtaining TPRs
  • Assisting with pre op exams and administering pre-medication
  • Placing IV catheters, administering anesthetic agents, prepping for surgery
  • Taking vitals, obtaining blood, other specimens and running tests.
  • Setting up surgery equipment, monitoring patient while under anesthesia, and assisting Doctors during surgery.
  • Performs dental radiographs, and prophylaxis
  • Proficient at recording and balancing controlled drug logs, and filling prescriptions

Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
Redmond
11.2008 - 09.2011
  • High standard of customer service to the route customers
  • Organization and sorting of route mail daily
  • Acquired all the necessary signatures in a timely manner for express packages and mail

Salon Manager

Custom Cuts
St. Louis
09.2002 - 11.2006
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, directing, and training a team of stylist
  • Provide excellent communication with over 65 stylists daily, via phone and email
  • Ensure ambitious standards in salon and cutting tool cleanliness
  • Responsible for maintaining salon budget, inventory, ordering salon supplies, and having an
  • Excellent rapport with supply representatives

Education

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse -

Canine Rehabilitation Institute
Springfield, Mo
01.2023

Veterinary Technician Program -

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, Oregon
01.2016

Skills

  • Licensed RVT and CCRV
  • Time management
  • Professional teamwork
  • Customer service excellence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Health Center at The University of Missouri
11.2023 - Current

Certified Veterinary Technician

Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
02.2019 - 06.2021

Certified Veterinary Technician

Three Rivers Humane Society (spay and neuter clinic)
01.2017 - 01.2022

Certified Veterinary Technician

Crooked Tails Veterinary Clinic
08.2016 - 02.2019

Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
11.2008 - 09.2011

Salon Manager

Custom Cuts
09.2002 - 11.2006

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse -

Canine Rehabilitation Institute

Veterinary Technician Program -

Central Oregon Community College