Kati Coats
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
A little bit about me, I grew up on a farm with cows, chickens, dogs, cats, and parakeets, I always had a passion for caring for animals especially after needing to care for calf’s and a kitten that needed medical attention. I’m 18 and graduated in July I got at job at Eastex vet clinic and I am still currently employed there. I have experience with Barn animals, Surgery, Rooms, some ICU, and kennels.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Eastex vet clinic
Nacogdoches, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Performed physical exams, administered vaccinations and euthanized animals as needed.
- Dispensed medications, monitored drug reactions and provided client education on medication administration.
- Provided nursing care to hospitalized patients including administering fluids, bandaging wounds, and performing lab tests.
- Assisted with the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Cleaned kennels, cages and exam rooms; sterilized instruments; prepared surgical packs; took out trash; changed water bowls; transported animals within the clinic facility.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's condition or treatment plan.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Vet Technician
Eastex Vet Clinic
Nacogdoches, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted physical exams, administered vaccinations and anesthesia.
- Shaved surgical areas in preparation for surgery
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures and other medical treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and recorded results in patient charts.
- Dispensed medications, monitored drug reactions and provided client education on medication administration.
- Provided care to ICU patients including administering fluids, oral meds, steroid shots, bandaging wounds, and performing lab tests.
- Cleaned kennels, cages and exam rooms; sterilized instruments and prepared surgical packs.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's condition or treatment plan.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Used IDEXX to analyze blood samples and run lab test.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered responses about information on treatment protocols and procedures.
- Observed animal physical conditions to notice illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important information into the system.
- Performed ongoing clinical research and wrote notes to help vets with medical notes.
- I have placed a few IV catheters but not confident with it.
- Written professional medical notes about how the appointments with the client and patient went.
Education
High School Diploma -
4act Training Vet Tech Certificate Program
Online07-2023
Skills
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Wound Treatment And Surgery
- Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
- Kennel Cleaning And Sanitizing Methods
- Effective Customer Communication
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Physical Examinations
- Animal Restraint
- Surgical Assistance
- Treatment Administration
- Collecting Blood Samples
- Blood Testing
- Sterilization Surgery
- Explaining Treatment
- Surgery Hygiene
- Positive Pet Interactions
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Anesthesia Administration
- Animal Monitoring
- Administration vaccines
- Filling medications
- Barn animals
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Vet Technician
Eastex vet clinic
07.2023 - Current
Vet Technician
Eastex Vet Clinic
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
4act Training Vet Tech Certificate Program
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