Michael Vetter
Davis,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable Registered Veterinary Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of animal and client care, while maintaining a calm environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Veterinary Field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Animal Emergency Technician
UC Davis VMTH
03.2023 - Current
- Triage patients that come through emergency services directly or over the phone.
- Aid in recover cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administer medications and perform treatments requested by the veterinarian.
- Intravenous catheter placement.
- Collection of blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis.
Pre-Veterinary Costa Rica Internship
Loop-Abroad
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Dedicated my time to working at a wildlife rescue.
- Cleaned enclosures and ensured all animals were properly fed.
- Aided in the construction of new enclosures.
- Worked alongside veterinarians to provide medical care to wildlife in need.
- Designed a project in which the goal was to inform the general public about certain endangered species and the steps that can be taken to protect these animals.
- Designed another project to provide enrichment to an animal of my choosing at the rescue. The project included monitoring behaviors, forming an ethogram, and constructing data based on what the animal spent their time doing.
Emergency Procedures Technician
Standiford Veterinary Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepped for incoming emergency surgeries. (i.e. administering pre-anesthetics drugs/induction agents, intubating, prepping surgery sites, monitoring anesthesia.
- Intravenous catheter placement.
- Blood and urine collection for laboratory analysis.
- Helped in the performance of recover cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Outpatient/Inpatient Veterinary Assistant
Sylvan Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Process new patients and updated client records with key information using Impromed.
- Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Placement of I.V. catheters.
- Assist in Anesthetic monitoring.
Veterinary Assistant
River Oak Veterinary Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in monitoring anesthetized patients across variety of domestic animals. Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information such as vaccination and medical records using AVImark.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UC Davis
Davis, CA12.2024
Animal Science (B.S) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian) / Vet Tech
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Lab operations
- Preventive care
- Surgical procedures and support
- File and records management
- Medication Administration
- Safety and compliance
- Problem resolution/Organization
- Communications/Customer service
- Anesthesia Administration
- Catheter Placement
- Euthanasia Assistance
References
-Available upon request
Timeline
Pre-Veterinary Costa Rica Internship
Loop-Abroad
06.2023 - 07.2023
Small Animal Emergency Technician
UC Davis VMTH
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Procedures Technician
Standiford Veterinary Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Outpatient/Inpatient Veterinary Assistant
Sylvan Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Veterinary Assistant
River Oak Veterinary Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UC Davis
Animal Science (B.S) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian) / Vet Tech
Modesto Junior College
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