Maria Cermola
Hamden,CT
Summary
Dynamic Certified Veterinary Technician with extensive experience, excelling in client education and emergency care. Proven ability to enhance team communication and streamline lab operations, while effectively administering treatments and managing controlled substances. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and continuous professional development. While focusing on improving team dynamic and helping advance the current and future staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
Broad River Animal Hospital
Norwalk, CT
08.2014 - Current
- Scope of all
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care. As well as, when needed, Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care, nutrition, and preventive health practices. As well as discharge instructions after procedures and emergency hospitalization stays. While also communicating and updating owners on their pet's care in hospital. Addressing questions and concerns, and giving education on treatment protocols and general procedures.
- Obtained and handled laboratory samples for diagnostics, maintaining accuracy in processing procedures, and adjusting medical plans.
- Administering vaccinations and medications to animals under veterinary supervision. Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to Doctors for timely interventions.
- Supported the management of medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with veterinary team members to streamline clinic workflow and improve patient care.
- Contributed to team success with excellent communication skills and collaboration in multidisciplinary veterinary teams.
- Collaborated with veterinarians on treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, resulting in improved quality of life for pets.
- Reduced patient stress during visits by utilizing low-stress handling techniques and creating a comfortable atmosphere. While also teaching new staff low-stress and Fear Free techniques in clinic
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements, ensuring the clinic provided up-to-date treatments and services.
- Trained and mentored other veterinary staff. As part of the Training Team I helped improve the training process itself, while also implementing it on the floor
Certified Veterinary Technician & Team Trainer
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
Stamford, CT
08.2015 - 09.2025
Education
Associates of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology Science
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Paier College of Art
Hamden04-2009
Skills
- Team communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Medical history collection
- Client education
- Emergency and preventive care
- Lab operations
- Controlled substance management
- Treatment administration
Certification
Fear Free Certified
RECOVER Initiative Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician & Team Trainer
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
08.2015 - 09.2025
Certified Veterinary Technician
Broad River Animal Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Associates of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology Science
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Paier College of Art