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Julie Lamb

Summerfield,Florida

Summary

Dedicated Veterinary Technician with 5+ years of experience providing hands-on care in small-animal and equine veterinary settings. Experienced in surgical preparation and assistance, anesthesia monitoring, emergency and critical care, radiology, dentistry, catheter placement, laboratory procedures, medication calculations and administration, and neonatal care. Compassionate, dependable, and able to remain calm and organized in fast-paced clinical and emergency situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinarian Technician

Live Oak Animal Clinic
Summerfield, FL
09.2021 - Current

•Patient induction and surgical preparation

•Anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery

•Emergency and critical patient care

•CPR and emergency response

•Medication calculations and administration

•IV, IM, and SQ injections

•Dental procedures, extractions, and dental radiography

•Cystocentesis and diagnostic sample collection

•Ultrasound-guided procedures

•Neonatal care and monitoring

•Cesarean section assistance and anesthesia support

•Dystocia management and emergency obstetric care

•Diagnostic radiography and OFA imaging

•Surgical assistance and intraoperative patient support

•Client education regarding vaccination and preventative care

Equine Veterinarian Surgical Technician

Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital
Ocala, FL
09.2019 - 09.2021

• Assist with induction and preparation of equine patients for surgical procedures

•Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures

•Perform surgical site preparation, including clipping, scrubbing, and aseptic preparation

•Provide overnight emergency care and respond to urgent equine medical cases

•Provide intensive nursing care and monitoring for critically ill foals

•Assist with dystocia cases and provide neonatal care for newborn foals

•Monitor and provide daily care for hospitalized equine patients

•Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care

•Place IV catheters, obtain blood samples, and perform in-house laboratory testing

Barn Crew

Peterson Smith
Ocala, FL
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment thoroughly to promote animal health
  • Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained
  • Identified pests, weeds, and plants to determine appropriate selection of pesticides and fertilizers
  • Operated trucks, tractors and other large farm equipment to distribute feed to animals, move supplies and transport stock
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.

Trail Guide

Cactus Jacks
Ocala, FL
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Kept safety of all members of group at high level by pointing out cracked sidewalks, bad lighting, and steps and aided as needed
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment thoroughly each to promote animal health
  • Fed watered and monitored to keep all stock in peak health and optimal reproductive status
  • Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors
  • Examined animals to detect illnesses, injuries or disease, as well as monitor both anticipated and undesirable physical changes
  • Conducted daily exercises for more than 15 horses under care, identified behavioral and health concerns and implemented corrective strategies
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Treated animals afflicted with skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications
  • Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological agents

Education

High School Diploma -

Taylor County High School
Perry, FL
06-2015

Associate of Science - Animal Science

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
01-2022

Skills

    Emergency care and CPR

    Canine and feline restraint and low-stress patient handling

    Anesthesia monitoring and surgical patient care

    Medication dispensing, administration, and dosage calculations

    IV, IM, and SQ medication administration

    Large and small-animal IV catheter placement

    Venipuncture and in-house laboratory diagnostics

    Diagnostic radiography (X-rays)

    Urinary catheter placement and cystocentesis

    Wound cleaning, preparation, and bandaging

    Leg wrap application and management

    Dental procedures and extractions

    Patient vital sign monitoring and documentation

    Safe use of muzzles and appropriate restraint techniques

Accomplishments

    • Successfully performed CPR and assisted with emergency resuscitation of a canine patient who experienced cardiopulmonary arrest during surgery, resulting in successful revival.

Timeline

Veterinarian Technician

Live Oak Animal Clinic
09.2021 - Current

Equine Veterinarian Surgical Technician

Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021

Barn Crew

Peterson Smith
03.2019 - 09.2019

Trail Guide

Cactus Jacks
08.2018 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Taylor County High School

Associate of Science - Animal Science

College of Central Florida