Marissa Stubbs
Keysville,GA
Summary
Veterinary Technician interested in a position as part of a veterinary team with the opportunity for personal and professional growth utilizing skills obtained through education and experience while contributing to the best possible care and experience for pets and their people.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Auburn Oaks Animal Clinic
Auburn, AL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed all essential responsibilities of a technician (surgical prep and assistance, anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, diagnostic procedures, hospitalization and dentals)
- Mentored and instructed vet and pre vet students from Auburn University.
Lead Veterinary Technician
East Montgomery County Animal Hospital
Conroe, TX
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained and mentored other hospital staff in all areas including technical skills, safe handling techniques and client interactions.
- Reviewed and consulted with attending DVM regarding lab results (pre operative, routine wellness and histopathology) and provided follow up client communications.
- Performed dental cleanings and digital dental radiography.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency.
- Responsible for hospitalized in-patient care and treatment.
- Worked with practice owner and management to develop practice standards and protocols.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Clinics Of The Woodlands
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Greeted clients and obtained patient histories.
- Obtained diagnostic samples for both in house and outside lab analysis via venipuncture, tape prep, swabs, urinalysis via ultrasound guided cystocentesis etc.
- Performed in house cytologies (ears, skin and blood smears).
- Administered vaccines, injections and treatments as directed by Veterinarian.
- Filled patient prescriptions and advised clients of instructions and doctor recommendations.
- Client education (ex. vaccine protocols, heartworm and flea prevention).
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, pre anesthetic drug calculations, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia maintenance and monitoring and post surgical recovery.
- Performed dental cleanings (scaling, polishing and probing).
- Obtained diagnostic imaging via digital radiographs and CT.
Veterinary Technician
Oak Ridge Animal Clinic
12.2015 - 02.2020
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease and maintain healthy environment
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Performed dental cleanings including digital dental radiographs
- Collected and prepared samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo NY 14214Associate of Science - Communication and Media Arts
Erie Community College
4041 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park NY 14127Skills
- Licensed Veterinary Technician in the states of New York & Texas
- Educated and experienced in surgical prep, anesthetic induction, intubation and monitoring, dentistry, pharmacology, venipuncture, radiology, blood, fecal, urine testing and aseptic technique
- Experience in leadership
- Communication skills (listening, written and verbal)
- Able to analyze and problem solve with a focus on efficiency
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented with emphasis on standards of patient care and hospital environment
Internships
Boston Valley Animal Hospital 7333 Boston State Rd, Hamburg NY
July 2014 (80 hrs) Developed skills in surgical monitoring, radiology, catheter placement, blood draws, dental prophylaxis, and laboratory procedures.
Scott Nachbar, DVM 459 E Main St. Springville, NY
August 2013 (40 hrs) Developed skills in restraint and laboratory procedures.
References
Susan Cardenas, DVM
Owner/ Veterinarian, East Montgomery County Animal Hospital (281)813-3415
Vicki Bailey-Benzel, DVM
Associate Veterinarian, East Montgomery County Animal Hospital (281)615-2190
Sherrilyn Brannon, DVM
Associate Veterinarian, Animal Clinics of The Woodlands (936) 648-7241
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Auburn Oaks Animal Clinic
08.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Veterinary Technician
East Montgomery County Animal Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2023
Veterinary Technician
Animal Clinics Of The Woodlands
02.2020 - 11.2021
Veterinary Technician
Oak Ridge Animal Clinic
12.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Medaille College
Associate of Science - Communication and Media Arts
Erie Community College