Megan Tooley
DeLand
Summary
Dynamic Lead Veterinary Technician with 10 years of experience in the veterinarian field, skilled in client communication and surgical assistance. Expertly managed patient records and inventory, ensuring efficient clinic operations. Proven ability to administer medications and vaccines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail, enhancing patient care and client satisfaction. I am seeking to contribute my expertise and dedication to animal health at a progressive veterinary clinic
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Hospital
Deltona
02.2021 - Current
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's condition and recommended treatment plans.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, billing clients.
- Instructed new employees on proper handling techniques when dealing with animals.
- Ordered medications, supplies, equipment, and diagnostic tests for the clinic.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including updating vaccine histories and filing documents.
- Managed inventory of supplies and medications in the clinic while adhering to budgetary restrictions.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
- Provided technical support to veterinary staff during examinations and surgeries.
- Performed laboratory testing such as fecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology, hematology.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Hospital
South Daytona
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
Vet Technician
Volusia Woods Animal Clinic
Orange City
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deltona High School
Deltona, FL05-2011
Skills
- Client communication
- Patient record management
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment operation
- Diagnostic testing
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Veterinary diagnostic imaging
- Animal restraint techniques
- Veterinary dentistry
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Blood collection
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2021
Vet Technician
Volusia Woods Animal Clinic
10.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Deltona High School
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