Mary Giuffrida
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Adept Certified Veterinary Technician with a proven track record at All Creatures Animal Hospital, enhancing patient care through expert anesthesia administration and meticulous lab operations. Mentored staff, significantly improved diagnostic accuracy, and excelled in emergency care. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and dedication to animal health. Highly successful Certified Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
All Creatures Animal Hospital
11.2015 - Current
- Supported 5 veterinarians in private animal hospital.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Managed inventory effectively by tracking medications and supplies, preventing shortages or wastage.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Trained and mentored other technician staff.
- Increased the accuracy of diagnoses by proficiently operating various laboratory equipment for sample analysis.
- Conducted dental cleanings under veterinarian supervision to maintain oral health in patients.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and analyzing results accurately.
- Collaborated with veterinarians on treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, resulting in improved quality of life for pets.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Provided compassionate nursing care for hospitalized animals, closely monitoring their condition and administering medication as prescribed.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jensen Beach Animal Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Supported 3 veterinarians in private animal hospital.
- Increased the accuracy of diagnoses by proficiently operating various laboratory equipment for sample analysis.
- Conducted dental cleanings under veterinarian supervision to maintain oral health in patients.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and analyzing results accurately.
- Collaborated with veterinarians on treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, resulting in improved quality of life for pets.
- Provided compassionate nursing care for hospitalized animals, closely monitoring their condition and administering medication as prescribed.
- Mentored junior veterinary technicians through hands-on training sessions, sharing knowledge of best practices in animal care.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures, ensuring proper anesthesia administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12-2008
Skills
- Anesthesia Administration
- Radiography
- Medication Dispensing
- Intravenous catheterization
- Emergency Care
- Vaccinations
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Preventative Care
- Canine and feline intubation
- Lab operations
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician; Florida Veterinary Technician Association January 2009
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
All Creatures Animal Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jensen Beach Animal Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Certified Veterinary Technician; Florida Veterinary Technician Association January 2009
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Eastern Florida State College
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