Lauren Elizabeth Harrington
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Dedicated animal care worker with extensive experience in various animal care settings. Proficient in feeding, watering, bathing, and exercising animals of all sizes. Passionate about promoting health and wellness through high-quality support. Highly organized and dependable candidate adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented veterinary technician with 7 years of experience and expertise in animal care. Recognized for excellent communication skills and commitment to delivering exceptional animal care and client service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Village Veterinary Clinic
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and odors
- Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
- Greet pet owners when they come in
- Keep a close observation on animals before and after surgeries
- Restrain animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm
- Restock surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Veterinary Assistant
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide emergency medical care and conduct physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data
- Assist in medical examinations, treatments and procedures
- Monitor vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for further analysis
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care
- Assist with lifting and moving patients
- Observe patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel
- Perform medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis
- Help with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Caregiver
Colonial Gardens Memory Care
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead residents in daily entertainment and engagement activities
- Communicate with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones
- Remove trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat
Dog Boarding Assistant
Hill Country Pet Resort
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean
- Follow pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens
- Support animal wellbeing by providing regular exercise
- Monitor animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues
- Bathe, trim and brush animals to maintain good grooming standards
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Manage inventory, order new supplies and maintain optimal storage for supplies
- Monitor animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicate concerns to owners
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Animal nutrition, Meat sciences, Animal Feeds and Feeding, Equine Science, Animal Behavior, Specialization in equine science and genetics
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2016
Skills
- Wound Treatment
- Towel Folding
- Ear Cleaning
- Gram Stain Slide Preparation
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Monitoring Recovery
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Post-Surgical Clean Up and or Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Compassionate Care
- Flushing out a wound
- Pet bathing
- Specimen collection
- Animal handling
- Veterinary terminology
- Recumbency restraint
- Animal restraint
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Village Veterinary Clinic
08.2022 - 09.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Colonial Gardens Memory Care
08.2019 - 06.2020
Dog Boarding Assistant
Hill Country Pet Resort
08.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Animal nutrition, Meat sciences, Animal Feeds and Feeding, Equine Science, Animal Behavior, Specialization in equine science and genetics
Sam Houston State University
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