melissa Gray

Vet Technician

Animal Clinic Of Milford

09.2019 - Current

Weekly and yearly inventory.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.