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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Mariah Gaines

Fairmont,West Virginia

Summary

Licensed Veterinary Technician with 5+ years of experience working at a small animal clinic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mountain State Veterinary Services
08.2018 - Current
  • Front desk reception duties, assist with daily surgery and surgical prep including placing catheters, anesthesia monitoring, Surgical recovery, Surgical discharge instructions, cleaning and wrapping surgical packs, radiographs and bloodwork, assist the doctor during exams, history taking, client education, mediation dispensing, food ordering through Hills, invoicing, keeping the clinic clean and organized including laundry daily, and trained on Intravet and Cornerstone softwares.

Server

DJ'S Diner
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment

Head Lifeguard

MCPARC
05.2014 - 08.2018
  • Secure safety of patrons, prepared for emergencies, provided emergency care and treatment, cleaned around the pool, taught swim lessons to children, made employee's schedules

Sales Associate

RUE 21
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Performed basic customer service, put out merchandise, ran the register and cleaned

Education

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology -

Pierpont Community & Technical College
Fairmont, West Virginia
05.2020

Pierpont Community & Technical College
Fairmont, West Virginia
05.2018

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Anesthesia administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Animal nursing
  • Record keeping
  • IV catheter placement
  • Medical terminology
  • Microchip implantation
  • Laboratory testing
  • Dental procedures
  • Preventive care
  • Euthanasia procedures
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Client education
  • Team collaboration
  • Animal restraint
  • Surgical assistance
  • Vaccine administration
  • Parasite identification
  • Radiographs
  • Medical History Collection
  • Nail Trimming
  • Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
  • Anal Sac Expression
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Suture Removal

References

  • Brittany Michael, Former colleague at MSVS, Currently a Veterinary Technician at White Hall Animal Clinic, 304-694-4060
  • Dr. Audra Melton, Practice owner and Veterinarian at my current clinic, 304-825-1145
  • Tammy Collins, Former colleague at MSVS, 304-276-2895

Certification

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician - Since September 2020

Timeline

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mountain State Veterinary Services
08.2018 - Current

Server

DJ'S Diner
09.2016 - 10.2018

Sales Associate

RUE 21
09.2014 - 01.2016

Head Lifeguard

MCPARC
05.2014 - 08.2018

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology -

Pierpont Community & Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College
Mariah Gaines