Lauren Hall
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Veterinary Emergency Hospital Of Midlothian
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Effectively communicated client concerns to veterinarians, resulting in more targeted treatment plans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Handled challenging animal behavior situations calmly and effectively to ensure safety for all involved parties.
- Assisted in surgical procedures with proper preparation and sterilization techniques, ensuring a safe environment.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Technician
Gully Animal Hospital-Midlothian
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Stautzenberger College
Maumee, OH05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Midlothian, TX2014
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, TX06.2008
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous injection
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Medical Terminology
- Euthanasia
- Closed-chest CPR
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Lab operations
- Animal Vaccinations
- Surgical Preparation
- IV Fluid Administration
- Preventive Care
- IV Medication Administration
- Client Relations
- Patient Discharge
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Fluorescein stain test
- Patient Charting
- Surgical Assistance
- Intramuscular injection
- Anesthesia Administration
Timeline
Vet Technician
Veterinary Emergency Hospital Of Midlothian
09.2021 - 02.2024
Veterinary Technician
Gully Animal Hospital-Midlothian
11.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Stautzenberger College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School