Libby Roller, RVT
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Detail oriented Registered Veterinary Technician with 20 years of relevant veterinary experience in small animal medicine. Compassionate, hard-working, empathetic and dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care and client service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Moorpark Veterinary Hospital
Moorpark, CA
08.2007 - Current
- Calculated and administered injectable medications, including controlled substances
- Proficient in IV catheter placement, venipuncture and urine collection
- Responsible for training of RVTs and overseeing training of veterinary assistants
- Conducts monthly back office meetings and annual CPR training according to RECOVER guidelines
- Comfortable performing dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, simple and complex dental extractions
- Assisting the veterinarian during surgical procedures and exam room treatments
- Practices safe and effective animal restraint
- Monthly cleaning of all lab equipment and performing quality control
- Proficient using Idexx analyzers (ProCyte, Catalyst One, VetLab UA, SediVue Dx, Coag Dx)
- Induction, intubation and monitoring for surgical and dental procedures
- Monitoring all drug logs and on-hand inventory for discrepancies on a monthly and biennial basis
- Restrained patients for radiographic procedures, abdominal ultrasonography and echocardiography
- Provide client education through direct communication and handouts
- Helped the practice achieve Gold Cat Friendly Practice status
- Aided the AAHA re-accreditation status every 3 years
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Dr. Ron's Animal Hospital
Simi Valley, CA
02.2004 - 08.2007
- Practiced safe animal restraint and handling
- Monitored anesthesia for dental and surgical procedures
- Cleaned and disinfected exam rooms, surgical suite and kennels
- Answered phone calls, created appointments, checked in/out clients
- Assisted in radiographic procedures
- Cleaned, wrapped and sterilized surgical packs
- Obtained patient history prior to physical examination
- Performed venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Performed nail trims, anal gland expression and ear cleanings
- Performed in-house blood analysis using Idexx analyzers
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills01.2008
Skills
- Controlled Substance Management
- Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for surgical and dental procedures
- Phlebotomy of jugular and peripheral veins
- Upholding veterinary standards according to American Animal Hospital Association
- IV catheter placement
- Hospitalized patient management
Certification
Registered Veterinary Technician #7622
Timeline
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Moorpark Veterinary Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Dr. Ron's Animal Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Los Angeles Pierce College