Kathy Cetron, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience in Companion Animal Care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational. Offering excellent communication and good judgment and the need and want to continue learning on a daily basis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Fair Haven Animal Hospital
Fair Haven, NJ
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Handled fractious cats so that no one was hurt and the cats calmed down.
- Maintained inventory and ordering products and equipment
- Acquired and gave in-service to staff on new equipment such as a cold therapy laser
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Made visits to client homes to assist with animal emergencies such as injury, disease and birthing.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Maintain staff morale and diffuse conflicts
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital
Shrewsbury, NJ
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Helped set up and open this brand new Veterinary Hospital
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
- Educated clients on animal health, preventive care and procedures.
- Supported clinic operations and coordinated staff schedules.
- Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Home Veterinary Service
Belford, NJ
07.2002 - 09.2014
- Made visits to client homes to assist with animal emergencies and wellness care along with euthanasia
- Maintained in-house pharmacy and educated clients on their animals medications and how to give it
- Answered phone calls from clients with questions about their animals care and behaviors
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Set up emergency clinic and communications during Hurricane Sandy so that clients could get their animals medication and needed care
- Maintained mobile unit used to do house calls
Skills
Sassy cat handling
Client education
Dietary recommendations
Nail trimming
Veterinary office administration
Animal behavior observation
Euthanasia
Medication Administration
Clinical research
Certification
Credentialed Veterinary Technician NJVTA #30
Timeline
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Fair Haven Animal Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2022
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2016
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Home Veterinary Service
07.2002 - 09.2014