Jo Malanowski
Lake Geneva
Summary
Skilled Vet Technician with comprehensive background in animal care, surgery assistance, and laboratory procedures. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and radiography. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients about pet health and wellness. Previous roles have emphasized compassionate care, teamwork, and commitment to ongoing education in veterinary medicine.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vet Technician
Fox lake animal hospital
Fox Lake
08.2005 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
- Prepared and maintained clinical equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Provided compassionate care and support to pets and their owners.
- Administered medications and vaccines as directed by veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and health practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and supplies.
- Dispensed medications, monitored drug reactions and provided client education on medication administration.
- Managed patient records including entering data into computer system, filing paperwork and updating information.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as proper nutrition, grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgeries, dentistry procedures and other medical treatments.
- Cleaned kennels, cages and exam rooms; sterilized instruments; prepared surgical packs; took out trash; changed water bowls; transported animals within the hospital facility.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as fecal examinations or skin scrapings.
- Assisted with the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Maintained inventory control of medications and supplies by restocking shelves according to established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for new patients as well as follow up visits for existing ones.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to ensure quality patient care was maintained at all times.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided nursing care to hospitalized patients including administering fluids, feeding tubes, bandaging wounds, taking radiographs and performing lab tests.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials or operating equipment such as x-ray machines or anesthesia machines.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by collecting samples, labeling them correctly and ensuring proper storage conditions.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Animal care center
Office manager/ vet tech
Prattville
05.1990 - 12.2001
Education
Antioch High School
Antioch , IlSkills
- Surgical assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient record management
Timeline
Vet Technician
Fox lake animal hospital
08.2005 - Current
Animal care center
Office manager/ vet tech
05.1990 - 12.2001
Antioch High School