Patient-focused Registered Veterinary Technician with 15 years experience in animal care, client education, surgical assisting, and anesthetic monitoring.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Veterinary Clinic
Princeton, WV
04.2025 - Current
Monitored anesthesia during dental and surgical procedures.
Collected blood, urine, and laboratory samples for diagnostics.
Performed radiography and processed digital veterinary images.
Educated clients on pet care, discharge instructions, and medication use.
Updated patient records, treatment notes, and clinic documentation accurately.
Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Care Center of Princeton
Princeton, WV
11.2021 - 04.2025
Provided nursing care to hospitalized animals, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications and treatments under the direction of a veterinarian.
Restrained animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Monitored anesthesia levels during surgery and provided post-surgical recovery support.
Performed routine dental cleanings utilizing appropriate equipment such as ultrasonic scalers and polishers.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Clinch Mountain Veterinary Services
Pounding Mill, VA
02.2020 - 11.2021
Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
Assisted veterinarian with dental, radiology and critical care procedures by holding, muzzling and sedating animals.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
Presented information on animal health and preventive care to clients.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Veterinary Clinic
Princeton, West Virginia
03.2019 - 10.2019
Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
Prepared animals for surgery,
including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.
Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and
sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to
safeguard against accidental injuries.
Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological
agents.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Madison Animal Hospital
Madison, West Virginia
06.2010 - 02.2019
Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
Restrained and stabilized
animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds,
vaccination administration, and operations.
Collected histories on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Bridgemont Community And Technical College
06.2011
Skills
Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional certified
Anesthesia monitoring
Veterinary radiography
Surgical assistance
Anesthesia administration
Vaccine administration
IV catheter placement
Medication administration
Certification
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Virginia License #0302003468
Registered Veterinary Technician - West Virginia License #12-2011
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