Reliable and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-versed in large animal ambulatory procedures and conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse
New Bolton Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Treatments
Preparing Medications
Animal Handling and Restraint
Troubleshooting student questions/concerns
Preparing fluids
Fluid Calculations
Discharging and Intaking patients
Veterinary Technician
Egleston Equine Farm and Animal Clinic
05.2019 - Current
Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
Performed uterine lavage treatments, insemination of mares, ultrasound for cycle and ovulation checks.
Calculated drug dosages.
Prepared surgical sites, joint injection sites, and placed IV catheters.
Wound dressing and aftercare.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Smoketown Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2017
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Documented and tracked treatment activities.
Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
Supervisor of the Sports Medicine and Imaging Technicians at University of Pennsylvania New Bolton CenterSupervisor of the Sports Medicine and Imaging Technicians at University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center