Veterinary technician student seeking opportunity in a fast paced animal hospital or rescue.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Lehigh Valley Humane Society
Allentown, PA
07.2024 - Current
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Master Gardener
Penn State Extension
05.2023 - Current
This is a volunteer position that allows me to go into the community and teach things like poison prevention (Mr.Yuk), safe pesticide usage, etc.
Stay at home mom
The Bondi Household
05.2016 - Current
I have been providing my children with a loving and educational environment from birth until they started school. I also managed the household while my husband travelled frequently for work.
Medical Assistant/Scheduler
Progressive Physician Associates
09.2011 - 07.2014
Responsible for taking patient medical history, obtaining vital signs, providing wound care, staple and suture removal, scheduling appointments and diagnostic testing, insurance pre certification, and training new employees.
Data Entry/ Physician Order Tracking
Easton Home Health & Hospice Services
05.2010 - 09.2011
Tracked physician orders for home care patients to ensure they were signed in a timely manner, medical filing, ordered supplies for the office, entered staff hours, answered phones and routed calls appropriately.
Veterinary Assistant
For Cats Only Veterinary Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2007
Responsible for checking patients in and out, running laboratory tests, administering medications, cleaning cages, feeding, restraining, nail trims, and answering phones.