Leslie Bruce
Kuna,ID
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia and surgery. Handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery. Reliable and known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Kind and attentive with 16 years of experience helping pet owners care for beloved animals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Idaho Humane Society Veterinary Medical Center
Boise Id, ID
10.2005 - Current
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines and felines
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Performed blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Vet.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boise High School
Boise, ID05.2005
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Client Education
- Equipment Preparation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Animal Euthanasia
- Time Management
- Prescription Filling
- Supply Restocking
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Immunization Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Surgical and Post-surgical Monitoring
- Routine Examinations
- Medication Administration
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Anesthetic Administration
- Microchip Administration
- Patient Discharge
- Medical Charting
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Check-Ins
Hobbies
Learning all there is to know about living on a small farm
Reading murder mysteries
Hiking the Swan Falls area with my family and 2 dogs
Expanding my colection of house plants
Additional Information
References:
Dr. Mike Koob DVM 208-921-2655
Dr. Cheryl Garrett DVM 208-803-7728
Dr Janie Mori DVM 208-739-7990
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Idaho Humane Society Veterinary Medical Center
10.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Boise High School
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