Kelsey Weaver
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Animal care professional experienced in communication and collaboration. Brings skills in problem solving, protecting animals and delivering care. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in new role caring for pets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital
Orchard Park, NY
06.2016 - Current
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Education
Grooming Certificate - Grooming
QC Pet Studies
Online Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY05.2016
Skills
- Treatment and Research Records
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Pet Nail Clipping
- Ear Cleaning
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Medical Triage
Additional Information
I am currently looking for a grooming assistant position where I can use my knowledge and skills learned as a Veterinary Technician. I would like to further my education in grooming while working as an assistant to one day become a groomer myself.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Grooming Certificate - Grooming
QC Pet Studies
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
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