Melinda Berg

• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
• Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
• Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
• Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
• Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
• Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.

*Assisting patients with testing instructions and orders

*Phlebotomy

*Giving vaccinations and IM injections

*EKG's

*Running test and labs

*Calling patients and giving test results and explaining how i can assist patient.

* Obtaining vitals on patients

*Assessing patients for history and concerns and gathering information to better assist clinician

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Preceptorship-training new hires
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.