Megan Huerta
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician with strong skills in client education, patient monitoring, and laboratory analysis. Proven ability to collaborate with team members to improve workflow and deliver high-quality care. Eager to contribute to a dynamic veterinary practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Penny Paws Animal Clinic
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals and administered medications as directed.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and wellness practices.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and processed results efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and medical equipment consistently.
- Recorded patient histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and customer service practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and patient care quality.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Administered vaccinations and medications under veterinary supervision.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition for their animals.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and restocked as needed.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch, Texas
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and wellness practices.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and processed results efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and medical equipment consistently.
- Recorded patient histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX05-2015
Skills
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Laboratory sample prep
- Electronic health records
- Diagnostic testing
- Client education
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Time management
- Pharmacy duties
- Patient monitoring
- Blood collection
- Microscopy techniques
- Treatment administration
- Intravenous injection
- Administering subcutaneous medication
- Tonometry
- Intramuscular injection
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Tonopen tonometry method
- Closed-chest CPR
- IV placement
- Wound treatment
- IV medication administration
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch
03.2022 - 06.2022
Veterinary Technician
Penny Paws Animal Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College