Katy Weight
Stansbury Park,UT
Summary
Caring veterinary technician with several years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks. Polished in administering injections and treatments, taking x-rays and recording and updating records. Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Care Center
Woods Cross, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Administer anesthesia and Monitor surgery using Spc02, Etc02, EKG, blood pressure and temperature.
- Assist in surgery including Laparoscopic Gastropexy and laparoscopic spays.
- Assist doctors in room appointments and drop off patients insuring they get treatments.
- Type notes for each patient and include detailed history.
- Fill medications, perform radiographs and dental radiographs.
- Complete dental cleaning and dental local blocks.
- AHHA certified
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for operations, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
Kennel Technician
Lulus Lil Aussies
Stockton, USA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Bath, medicate, train and care for adult and puppies.
- Clean and maintain high standard of care.
- Inspected kennels regularly for any possible health hazards or maintenance concerns.
- Performed minor grooming services such as brushing fur coats and trimming nails.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Kennel Technician
Golden Doodles Utah
Erda, USA
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Still currently on call.
- Care for litters of puppies and their mothers.
- Medicate, bath and exercise.
Veterinary Technician
Stansbury Animal Hospital
Stansbury Park, USA
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Assist veterinarian with surgery preparation.
- Monitoring and administration of anesthesia and medication.
- Dental cleaning and extractions.
- Maintain blood machines and dental machine.
- Clean and tend to kennels and pets.
- Answer phones.
- Checking in and out patients and clients.
- Supervise coworkers and kennel staff.
Supervisor
Child Activities Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Interact and entertain children.
- Provide activities and physical activity games.
- Life Time Fitness
Veterinary Technician
A Gentle Vet
South Jordan, USA
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Assist veterinarian with appointments.
- Restrain patients and administer vaccines.
- Answer phone calls and make appointments.
- Collect blood and place catheters.
- Perform in house lab work.
Veterinary Technician
Idaho Falls Veterinary ER
Idaho Falls, USA
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisted veterinarian with the care of patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery and other emergency procedures.
- Preformed IV Catheters, collected blood samples, and prepared slides.
- Monitored critical care patients all night and took vitals.
- Preformed digital x-rays and bandage care.
Veterinary Technician
Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital
Rexburg, USA
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Helped Dr. Reed Hanson open up and operate a new small animal facility.
- Assisted doctor in exams.
- Prepared patients for surgery and other procedures.
- Preformed IV catheters, collected blood samples, and prepared and preformed lab work such as urinalysis, ear and blood slides, blood panels, assisted in blood transfusions, cleaned teeth, and extracted loose teeth.
- Kept inventory and record of all controlled substances and ensured supply.
- Made weekly orders for medications, supplies, and food needed for operation.
- Preformed monthly maintenance on blood machine, autoclave, x-ray developer, and dental machine.
- Prepared weekly employee schedule and time cards.
Education
Diploma -
Timpanogos High School
Skills
- Intravenous injection
- Canine and feline intubation
- Radiographic imaging
- Surgical assistance
- Dental procedures
- Patient management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Equipment sterilization
- IV medication administration
- Sanitation protocols
- Intramuscular injection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Vaccinations
- Anesthesia administration
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Care Center
12.2022 - Current
Kennel Technician
Lulus Lil Aussies
06.2022 - 12.2022
Kennel Technician
Golden Doodles Utah
02.2020 - 08.2022
Veterinary Technician
Stansbury Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2020
Supervisor
Child Activities Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Veterinary Technician
A Gentle Vet
08.2013 - 01.2014
Veterinary Technician
Idaho Falls Veterinary ER
06.2010 - 10.2010
Veterinary Technician
Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2009
Diploma -
Timpanogos High School