Krystal Ayers

• Managed medical treatments and therapy for animals in collaboration with a veterinarian. Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations into patients chart.
• Performed medical treatments as desired by owner and/or doctor using a gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Provided care for animals before, during and after surgeries by administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health. Monitored patients while under anesthesia and helped the veterinarian when needed.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Established intravenous catheters for surgical patients, euthanasia patients, and patients kept for hospitalization.
• Implanted microchips into pets.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Educated pet owners/caregivers on animal care, dietary needs and nutrition and disease management.
• Went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of pet while in clinic

• Educated caregivers and pet owners on post operative at home care
• Helped to complete animals examinations and recorded pulse, respiration rate and temperature when necessary.
• Supported surgeries by preparing pets, maintaining surgical equipment, monitoring pets condition while under anesthesia and performing post-operative care.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Had an open line of communication with surgical staff and working veterinarian
• Trained other technicians in surgery (ex. monitoring patients under anesthesia, using and understanding anesthetic drug protocols, understanding the anesthesia set up for each patient, etc)
• Educated owners/trappers on the importance of TNR (trap, neuter, release) in a feral cat colony.

● Used computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.

● Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

● Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.

● Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.

● Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.

● Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

● Maintain scheduling and event calendars.

● Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.

● Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.