Cornerstone
Madeline Polhamus
Summary
Self Driven and passionate veterinary technician with 7 years of experience in both large and small animal practices. I am aiming to leverage academic experience and passion for animal husbandry to successfully fill the veterinary technician position at VEG.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Valley Center Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Curated social media content for the clinics socials.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinary Technician
VCA 4 Paws
08.2022 - Current
- Daily use in Woofware and Antech software
- Collect, prepare and analyze specimens for in house and outside laboratory processing
- Maintain daily progress records, chronological patient records, surgery logs, radiography logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and laboratory procedure logs
- Proficient cephalic, jugular, and saphenous venipuncture
- Educated clients on preventative and maintenance health plans- educating clients on care club
- Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Companion Care
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Collect, prepare and analyze specimens for in house and outside laboratory processing
- Maintain daily progress records, chronological patient records, surgery logs, radiography logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and laboratory procedure logs
- Proficient cephalic, jugular, and saphenous venipuncture
- Educated clients on preventative and maintenance health plans- educating clients on care club
- Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
Rehab Technician
Trifecta Equine Athletic Center
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Properly administered various equine therapies: VibePlate, Underwater Treadmill,
Saltwater spa, Solarium - Performed basic medical procedures including wound care, suture cleaning and removal, bandaging, etc
- Strive to maintain a positive and collaborative attitude during stressful situations
- Collect and record daily health assessments on hospitalized animals.
Education
BS in Animal Science - Equine Emphasis -
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient Venipuncture
- Cytocentesis
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Closed-chest CPR
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Staff Training
Software
Idexx
Avimark
Woofware
Antech
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Valley Center Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
VCA 4 Paws
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
VCA Companion Care
03.2022 - 09.2022
Rehab Technician
Trifecta Equine Athletic Center
04.2020 - 03.2022
BS in Animal Science - Equine Emphasis -
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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