Lauren Cross
Midland,TX
Summary
Hardworking and fast learning employee, dedicated to patient care and helping pet owners.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Tall City Veterinary Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Technician
Fix West Texas
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Nail Trimming
- Surgical Assistance
- IV Medication Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Blood collection
- Animal restraint
- Vaccinations
- Monitoring recovery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Suture removal
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Tall City Veterinary Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
Veterinary Technician
Fix West Texas
12.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley