Kaitlyn Vasconcelos
Summary
Compassionate Vet Tech focused on providing the best possible animal care. Fast learner and a team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Taunton Animal Hospital
Taunton, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Catheterized and intubated patients for surgery.
Veterinary Technician
Central Ave Veterinary Hospital
Seekonk, MA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Technician appointments for nail trims, anal glands, vaccinations, bloodwork, etc.
- Assisted veterinarians with humane euthanasia's.
- Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
Veterinary Technician
Abbott Animal Hospital
Rehoboth, MA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted the veterinarian in routine appointments.
- Administered and filled medications.
- Radiographs, IDEXX machines, urinalysis.
- Answering phones & scheduling appointments.
- Assisting the veterinarian in surgery and recovering the patient.
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician
Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital
Dartmouth , MA
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
- Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
- Assisted the veterinarian in appointments.
- Technician appointments such as blood draws, nail trims, anal glands, fluids, etc.
- Medication refills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
Fall River06.2013
Skills
- Client Education
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Ear Cleaning
- Skin Scraping
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Vaccination Administration
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture
- IV Placement
- Medication Dispensing
- Euthanasia
- Muzzle and Restraint
- Familiar with IDEXX, CornerStone, Avimark, & Impromed
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Taunton Animal Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Central Ave Veterinary Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
Veterinary Technician
Abbott Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician
Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
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