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Melanie Guiliani

Wood River Junction,RI

Summary

Experienced veterinary technician with several years of experience with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in small animal and exotic animal care, delivering comprehensive care in general practice, emergency, and specialty hospitals. Able to work effectively unsupervised, quickly mastering new skills and strives under pressure.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Care Hospital
02.2019 - Current
  • Running diagnostic testing on animals and obtaining samples (drawing blood)
  • Running full body xrays of patients
  • Analyzing blood, urine, and stool samples
  • Consulting with pet owners and demonstrating home care
  • Providing client education
  • Documenting medical records and files electronically
  • Giving medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
  • Assisting the veterinarian with surgical procedures and monitoring vitals
  • Producing and completing service charges and estimates
  • Prepping for surgeries, applying catheters, scrubbing, etc
  • Filling and refilling medications
  • Performing dental cleanings
  • Monitoring recovery patients
  • Obtain history and initial concerns from clients
  • Calling back clients with lab results, check-ins, and answering questions/concerns
  • Wrapping surgical packs
  • Keep up with inventory

Certified Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
East Greenwich, RI
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assist the doctors with Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Cardiology consultation and recheck appointments
  • Work under the guidance of the physicians to relay information to clients
  • Schedule new patient consultations, recheck examinations, procedures, and technician outpatient appointments for the specialty departments
  • Coordinate daily scheduled appointments, procedures, emergency transfer cases, as well as inpatient consultations for canine and feline patients
  • Assist in procedures such as upper and lower endoscopy, nasal flushes, tracheal wash, rhinoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, foreign body retrieval, and splenic/liver ultrasound-guided biopsy
  • Operated X-ray machines using non-manual restraint techniques.
  • Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, emergency triage, and in-patient care for critical patients, including exemplary comfort care
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into the system.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.

Kennel Assistant

North Tollway Pet Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Care for animals in kennel area
  • Walk and feed dogs
  • Medicate any animals who need it
  • Clean cat area and feed cats
  • Clean and feed house animals (cats, ferret, and parrot)
  • Wash any dishes
  • Keep up with clinic laundry
  • Stock supplies in drawers and stock front lobby merchandise
  • Bring in animals from owners to the treatment area
  • Unbox new inventory products and store them
  • Mop and vacuum entire clinic every day
  • Help in assisting technicians and veterinarians with anything needed
  • Restrain dogs and cats as needed
  • Administer Insulin and give SQ fluids as needed

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

01.2021

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - Arts and Humanities

Creekview High School
01.2018

Skills

  • Efficient Learner
  • Composed in High-Stress Situations
  • Effective Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented Organization
  • Animal care experience, restraint, and husbandry
  • Service Excellence
  • Effective Team Contributor
  • Dependable Team Member
  • Approachable and Empathetic
  • Technology Expertise
  • Injectable agent induction
  • Medical History Collection
  • Thoracic and abdominal radiograph via non-manual restraint
  • Cytocentesis via ultrasound
  • Conducting In-House Lab Work
  • Doppler and SunTech blood pressure measurement
  • Emergency Care and Stable Patient care
  • Administering subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medication
  • Medication Labeling and filling
  • Proficient in Venipuncture Techniques
  • IV catheter placement
  • Endoscope Equipment Preparation and Cleaning
  • Pre-Procedure Enema Management
  • Assist in biopsy collection
  • Nasogastric Tube Management
  • CRI and Bolus infusions
  • Rabbit restraint, medicating and fluid administration
  • Performing ACTH stim, LDDST, Blood glucose curve testing

Certification

  • Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician - Present
  • Certified in Veterinary Technician Small Animal Assisting, 01/2020
  • Fear Free Certified Professional, 08/2019-08/2022

Timeline

Certified Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
07.2024 - 10.2024

Kennel Assistant

North Tollway Pet Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019

Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Care Hospital
02.2019 - Current

Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - Arts and Humanities

Creekview High School

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