Michael Czypinski

• Triaging incoming emergencies and performing immediate treatments when necessary for stabilization. Collecting weight, TPR, membrane color, and CRT on all patients admitted.
• Verbally collecting critical information and histories from clients, and relaying information in a timely manner to emergency veterinarians.
• Catheter and PICC line placement, venipuncture, injections, and correct fluid administration when approved and ordered by emergency veterinarians.
• Performing treatments on hospitalized patients including, but not limited to, administering oral or injectable medications, correct IV fluid administration, calculating and administering controlled substance medications for injection or CRIs, and catheter care and/or replacement.
• Assisting emergency veterinarians with procedures including, but not limited to, laceration or bite wound repairs, urinary obstructions, chest or abdominal free fluid removals, foxtail searches, ultrasounds, etc.
• Collecting blood and urine samples for in-house lab processing or specialized IDEXX lab testing.
• Using state-of-the-art lab equipment and radiology machines for diagnostic purposes and follow-up treatments.
• Observing patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure proper recovery and care.
• Communicating critical information regarding patient condition upon intake, assessment, behavior, and treatment plan to veterinary technicians in order to achieve continued, proper care and treatment.
• Adhering to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and maintaining a positive attitude at all times.

• Triaging incoming emergencies and performing immediate treatments when necessary for stabilization. Collecting weight, TPR, membrane color, and CRT on all patients admitted.
• Restraining patients during examinations or treatments using appropriate techniques according to species size, temperament, and behavior.
• Verbally collecting critical information and histories from clients, and relaying information in a timely manner to emergency veterinarians.
• Catheter and PICC line placement, venipuncture, injections, and correct fluid administration, when approved and ordered by emergency veterinarians.
• Performing treatments on hospitalized patients including, but not limited to, administering oral and injectable medications, correct IV fluid administration, calculating and administering controlled substance medication for injection or CRIs, catheter care and/or replacement, administering chemotherapy medication by injection or CRI and patient range of motion treatment (PROM), etc.
• Assisting emergency veterinarians with procedures including, but not limited to, laceration or bite wound repairs, urinary obstructions, chest or abdominal free fluid removals, foxtail searches, ultrasounds, etc.
• Collecting blood and urine samples for in-house lab processing or specialized IDEXX lab testing.
• Using state-of-the-art lab equipment and radiology machines for diagnostic purposes and follow-up treatments.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for patients post-surgery or with particular injuries or conditions approved by neurology veterinarians.
• Assisting with MRI procedures involving calculating and administering controlled substance medication for pain and sedation, intubation, connecting and placing patients under anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, and relaying critical information to neurology veterinarians regarding patient stabilization. Administering medication when needed, while under anesthesia, or halting the imaging process altogether when necessary to ensure patient health and stability.
• Performing routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, microbiology cultures, and hematology.
• Observing patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure proper recovery and care.
• Filling medications and labeling each with proper handling and warnings.
• Discharging patients involving communicating with clients and relaying veterinarian instructions for prescribed medications and continued care including, but not limited to, patient range of motion treatment (PROM), manual bladder expressions, proper walking techniques for post-surgery spinal injuries, patient health concerns, and warnings during recovery, etc.
• Assisting with the inventory of general hospital supplies, medications, IDEXX lab products, and/or supplies and equipment.
• Adhering to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and maintaining a positive attitude at all times.

Assisted with planning, organizing and operations in preparation for the opening of Veterinary Urgent Care in Oceanside.

Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Working closely with management, planning and designating areas for necessary hospital supplies, products and equipment.
• Implementing plans for ordering, unpacking and placement of hospital supplies and products.
• Communicating and problem solving between contractors and management onsite for work orders which included necessary construction of structural and material updates.
• Assisting with management and veterinarian in the assembly of advanced medical equipment.
• Assisting with Heska lab technician for placement and connections of advanced lab equipment and ordering necessary supplies.
• Assisting with IT onsite to set up and configure all computer systems with wi-fi and checking all systems for proper functionality.
• Working closely with management, veterinarians and employees in preparing, planning and executing grand opening of urgent care hospital.

Veterinary Technician/Level 3

• Supervising veterinary assistants and technicians in treatment and training new hire assistants/technicians in necessary computer programs, hospital functions and operations.
• Responsible for inventory of general hospital supplies, medications, Heska lab products and/or supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for ordering Heska lab products and/or supplies and equipment.
• Triaging and intaking emergencies and/or scheduled appointments.
• Collecting patient histories, core vital signs and coordinating with veterinarians to create and modify estimates for treatment plans.
• Communicating and discussing estimates and treatment plans with clients.
• Venipuncture, injections, catheter placement, collecting/preparing blood samples for processing in Heska Lab equipment.
• Collecting blood, urine or biopsy samples for Idexx external lab processing.
• Radiology- restraining patients and processing digital images for veterinarians and external review by off site radiologists.
• Sedated procedures- preparing treatment with needed procedural supplies, assisting veterinarian with giving sedation and connecting patient to proper monitoring equipment, clipping/cleaning procedural site, collecting and recording vital signs per sedated procedure protocols, assisting veterinarian with needed supplies, patient injections and post surgical monitoring during patient recovery.
• Filling medications and labeling each with proper warnings and handling.
• Discharging patients- communicating with clients and relaying veterinarian instructions for prescribed medications and continued care.
• Post appointment communication with clients for updates on patient progress and health status, answering any questions and relaying updated information to veterinarians; rescheduling for continued care if recommended.
• Adhered to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism and maintained a positive attitude at all times.

• Triaged incoming emergencies, verbally collecting and recording critical information from clients and (if necessary) transferring patients directly to a designated hospital treatment area for immediate medical care.
• Rooming clients and patients for urgent care or scheduled appointments.
• Performed brief examinations, recording patient histories and collecting weight, TPR, blood pressure, membrane color and CRT on all patients admitted.
• Performed venipuncture, injections, fluid administration and catheter placement when instructed by a veterinarian.
• Admitted suspected isolation cases, assisting veterinarians with examinations and performing medical treatments when instructed.
• Performed medical treatments on hospitalized isolation patients (e.g. hourly checks for fluid administration, oral medications/injections, TPR, blood pressure, nasal gastric tube placement/ feeding, patient cleanliness, bedding changes etc.)
• Restrained patients for exams, collecting blood samples or assisted with collecting biopsies for medical diagnostics.
• Used state of the art lab equipment and radiology machines for diagnostic purposes on patients.
• Discharged patients and verbally communicated home care instructions as well as medication directives and possible medicinal side effects with clients.
• Adhered to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism and maintained a positive attitude at all times.

• Triaged incoming emergencies, verbally collecting critical information from clients and transferring patients directly to hospital treatment rooms for immediate medical care.
• Performed brief examinations, recording patient histories and collecting weight, TPR, membrane color and CRT on all patients admitted.
• Coordinated between clients and emergency veterinarians in a precise and timely manner to meet patient needs.
• Created financial estimates and verbally discussed treatment plans with clients.
• Venipuncture, injections, fluid administration, catheter placement.
• Restrained and collected blood samples or assisted with collecting biopsies for medical diagnostics.
• Used state of the art lab equipment and radiology machines for diagnostic purposes on patients.
• Filled prescribed medications and placed proper labels and warnings.
• Discharged patients and verbally communicated home care instructions as well as medication directives and possible medicinal side effects with clients.
• Adhered to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism and maintained positive attitude at all times.

• Recorded patient's weight, TPR, membrane color and CRT.
• Restrained patients and collected blood samples, or assisted with collecting biopsies for medical diagnostics.
• Venipuncture, injections, fluid administration, catheter placement.
• Used modern digital radiograph machines and lab equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Assisted veterinarians with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration, and medical procedures.
• Filled prescribed medications and placed proper labels and warnings.
• Monitored hospitalized patients and notified veterinarians of any changes.
• Monitored patients after surgery and/or post anesthesia.
• Assisted clients by phone, including scheduling appointments and discussing treatment plans.
• Assisted clients with updated information regarding the status or condition of hospitalized patients.
• Discharged patients and verbally communicated home care instructions as well as medication directives and possible medicinal side effects with clients.
• Adhered to high standards of cleanliness, professionalism and maintained a positive attitude at all times.