Motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician with 2 years of experience in General Practice and a strong foundation in client communication and patient care.
Skilled in medication administration and hospitalized patient monitoring, with current training in IV catheter placement, surgical prep, and anesthesia monitoring.
Background includes front desk support and 2 years at Petco providing top-tier customer service and pet care guidance.
Eager to bring clinical and client-focused experience into a fast-paced emergency and critical care setting.
* Assist veterinarians in diagnostic, treatments, and preventive care in a general practice setting.
* Administer injectable medication, vaccines, and subcutaneous fluids accurately and efficiently.
* Collect blood samples and operate in-house laboratory analyzers for complete blood count and chemistry panels.
* Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients, reporting condition changes to the veterinary team.
* Acquire full patient histories and TPRs; template records and review past notes for continuity of care.
* Safely restrain patients for exams and procedures, ensuring low-stress handling.
* Process and approve/deny prescription requests per clinic protocols.
* Support front-desk operations including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and client communications.
* Currently training in IV catheter placement, surgical patient prep, and anesthesia monitoring.
* Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting pet owners with product recommendations and care advice.
* Maintained knowledge of companion animal needs and behaviors to ensure proper guidance and education.
* Managed customer concerns with professionalism and empathy, resolving issues promptly.
* Worked in a fast-paced retail environment requiring teamwork, clear communication, and instructions.