Mia nguyen
Pelham,AL
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, surgical assistance, and diagnostic testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure optimal care for animals and clear, supportive interactions with pet owners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Bayview Pet Medical & Dental Center
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
08.2023 - Current
- Provide assistance to veterinarians during medical and surgical procedures, prepping for dentals, spays/neuters, creating surgical packs, setting up fluid and monitor anesthetic machines
- Retrieved diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis
- Calculated and converted medication doses based on mg/kg for injections - proheart, cerenia, convenia, meloxicam, vaccinations, etc.
- Customized care costs costs via Avimark, including dental and surgical estimates, communicated with clients to process payments/develop payment plans
Veterinary Assistant
Homewood Animal Hospital
Homewood, Alabama
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Welcomed clients into clinic/exam rooms, making sure each is sanitized, restocked, and organized before and after appointments
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system
- Prepared vaccines for veterinarians
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments
Kennel Technician
Humphrey's Dog Resort
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, and administering medications of over 50 dogs
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately
- Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols
Kennel Technician
Advanced Veterinary Care
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated and observed playgroups of up to 15 animals with dedication to safety and animal wellness
- Decreased risks of serious conflicts and harm using effective management of animal behavior and interactions
- Managed basic animal needs, including regular feeding and watering, making sure hygiene of pets were sufficient
Kennel Technician
Patton Chapel Animal Clinic
Hoover, Alabama
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Minimized spread of disease with frequent cleaning of kennels, holding areas and examination rooms
- Promoted physical and mental health of each animal with regular contact and exercise
- Mastered basic animal needs, including regular feeding and watering.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology/Chemistry -
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2022
Skills
- IV/IM/SQ Injections/Fluids/Vaccines
- Gram-stained slide preparation
- Blood Collection via Jugular, Cephalic, and Saphenous
- Pre-anesthetic/Surgical Preparation
- IVC Placement
- Nail Trimming
- Specimen Preparation
- Diagnostic Imaging/Testing via Radiographs, CBC, Comprehensive Profiles
- Animal Restraint
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Bayview Pet Medical & Dental Center
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Homewood Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Kennel Technician
Humphrey's Dog Resort
02.2022 - 05.2022
Kennel Technician
Advanced Veterinary Care
08.2021 - 04.2022
Kennel Technician
Patton Chapel Animal Clinic
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology/Chemistry -
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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