Madison Foreman
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
Dedicated LVT with 10 years in the veterinary industry. Extremely motivated to learn more and more each day by having an open mind and eager attitude. Team player with patient care as the upmost priority while maintaining a healthy work environment. Hardworking and passionate worker who loves this career and strives to elevate performance through both education and professional challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Mercy Animal Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Educated clients about preventative care, proper nutrition, and other essential aspects of pet health to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Reduced errors in medication dispensing through diligent inventory management practices and careful tracking of controlled substances.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during anesthesia administration for surgical procedures.
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of home care instructions for pet owners post-treatment or surgery.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Helped reduce client wait times by efficiently managing appointment schedules and coordinating with fellow staff members.
- Provided valuable support to veterinarians during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
- Supported clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines, and operations.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on animal health, preventive care and procedures.
- Empowered veterinary interns through mentoring activities focused on best practice clinical techniques and professional development strategies.
- Supported clinic operations and coordinated staff schedules.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- 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 oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Trained and mentored staff.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Maximized patient safety during dental cleanings by performing thorough oral examinations and utilizing proper cleaning techniques under veterinarian supervision.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Improved teamwork among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback on clinic operations.
- Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted in the treatment of critically ill patients, ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Contributed to the timely diagnosis of various medical conditions through accurate documentation and reporting of relevant findings during physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing complex surgical procedures, ensuring the careful monitoring of anesthesia levels and patient vitals throughout surgery.
- Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases
- Placed IV catheters and obtained urine through cystocentesis
- Saw technician appointments
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Veterinary Technician
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
01.2019 - 02.2020
Veterinary Assistant
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
07.2013 - 01.2019
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- 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.
- Contributed to clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO2026
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2018
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Sanitation protocols
- Anesthesia Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Vaccine administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Radiology proficiency
- Client Education
- Behavioral assessment
- Dental Procedures
- Laboratory Testing
- Surgical Assistance
- Animal nursing
- Parasite identification
- Pathogen control
- Urinalysis interpretation
- Vital signs
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examination
- Intravenous injection
- X-ray review
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Administration
- Medical History Collection
- Infection Control
- Medical record-keeping
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Emergency and preventive care
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Wound treatment
- Aseptic Techniques
- Surgical scrubbing procedures and assisting
- Diagnostic sampling
- Specimen Preparation
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Canine and feline intubation
- Closed-chest CPR
- Intramuscular injection
- Controlled Substance Management
- Cystocentesis
- IV Medication Administration
- Clinical Pathology
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Responsible and Reliable
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Clear Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Avimark proficient
Accomplishments
"Alabama Veterinary Technician of the Year"- Alabama Veterinary Technician Association, 2022
"Outstanding Member"- Alabama Veterinary Technician Association, 2023
Affiliations
- Alabama Veterinary Technician Assocation
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Fear Free Certified
- RECOVER BLS certified
Interests
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Cytology
Neurology
Phlebotomy
Education
References
Stevan Parsons, DVM
205-936-5197
Eric Snellgrove, DVM
205-424-7387 (McAdory Veterinary Clinic)
Lindsey Allinder
205-260-6401
lindseyallinder@yahoo.com
Kymberli Watts
205-514-2428
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Mercy Animal Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
01.2019 - 02.2020
Veterinary Assistant
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
07.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Jefferson State Community College
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Fear Free Certified
- RECOVER BLS certified
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