Morgan Burek
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Have been in the veterinary field since I was 15 years old, have a strong passion for animal care and educating the public. Have been a veterinary technician for 6 years. Studied abroad in Ireland and Costa Rica for sustainability and environmental education. Gained experience by performing multiple biological and environmental studies on marine life, birds, and bugs through my studies and internships. Gained experience by performing behavioral studies with animals on my college campus as well as in the wild. Interned with Audubon Society and AZA accredited Santa Fe College Zoo. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
VCA Bayonet Pointe
06.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Care Center of Pasco
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Work with dogs, cats, and exotics such as reptiles, birds, amphibians, pocket pets, etc
- Blood draws, place iv catheters, dental cleanings, run rooms, vaccinate, administer medications, administer injections, administer fluids, monitor hospitalized pets, cleaning, reading ear cytologies, reading fecals, running in house bloodwork or send out, laser therapy, radiographs, animal restraint, anal gland expression, nail trim, ear cleaning, client education, assist in euthanasia etc
Vet Technician
Good Shepherd Pet Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Place iv catheters, blood draws, intubate/extubate patients for surgery, monitor surgery, dental cleaning, dental radiographs, run rooms, vaccinate pets, administer medications/injections, administer fluids, monitor hospitalized pets, cleaning, reading ear cytologies, reading fecals, running in house bloodwork, stem cell therapy, laser therapy, animal restraint, anal gland expression, nail trim, ear cleaning, client education, assist in euthanasia, etc
Patient Account Representative
Encompass Health
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Call insurance for claim status/claim disputes
- Communicate with hospitals for authorization of patients stay as well as enrollment of physicians with certain insurances companies, research claims, send claims out for billing, review claim payment, etc
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Run rooms, draw blood, run blood samples in house/send out, read ear cytologies, read fecals, cleaning the hospital, animal restraint, administer medications/injections administer vaccines, administer fluids, Client communication, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, nail trim, radiographs, Answer/make phone calls, etc
Veterinary Technician
Millhopper Veterinary Clinic
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Run rooms, draw blood, run blood samples in house/send out, read ear cytologies, read fecals, cleaning the hospital, animal restraint, administer medications, administer vaccines/injections, administer SQ fluids, anal gland expressions, nail trims, ear cleaning, radiographs, Client communication, Answer/make phone calls etc
Zookeeper Intern
Santa Fe College
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Guest experience-guided tours, information carts
- Clean animal enclosures (scrub off feces, change water tubs, change food bowls)
- Spreading mulch around the zoo, fixed broken areas in enclosures, made new additions to enclosures (food platforms, props in enclosures, etc.)
- Clean tools/supplies/enrichment toys
- Feed animals, provide enrichment for animals in their enclosures (newspaper, paper bags with food hidden in it, toys, etc.)
- Administer medication to animals in need on zoo grounds (caracals, turkey vulture, bald eagle, muntjac, parrots, etc.)
- Prepared food for animals in zoo, perform fecals on animals in enclosures, helped assist veterinarians in medical care of animals, behavioral studies on animals in zoo, record keeping
- Worked with and handled many animals including, squirrel monkeys, galapagos tortoises, box turtles, florida birds (spoonbills, night herons, red head ducks, whistling ducks, etc.), vivisian warthogs, reptiles (snakes, geckos, baby alligators, crocodiles, and caimans), muntjac, barred owls, grasshopper sparrows, etc
Veterinary Technician/ Client Service Coordinator
MARS Corp
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Supported veterinary team with timely documentation of patient records, enabling accurate tracking of treatment plans and progress.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas, preparing instruments, and sterilizing equipment.
- Aided in dental cleanings for patients as part of preventative healthcare measures, promoting long-term oral health for pets under our care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Assisted with radiographic imaging procedures to provide veterinarians with vital information needed to make accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
- Facilitated efficient appointment scheduling by handling phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries from clients.
Vet Technician
VCA Little Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Assist in surgery by monitoring pet's vitals, Take X-rays of cats and dogs, Administer vaccines/medications, Administer fluids, draw blood, Preform dental cleanings, Make estimates for each client, Answer phones/make appointments, Run rooms, getting a history, weight, and temperature, Anal gland expression, Nail trim, ear cleaning, Restrain animals in a safe manner, Run ear cytologies, etc
Education
Associate - Zoo Animal Technology Program
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL10.2019
Bachelor of Art - Biology And Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL05.2018
Skills
- MAC
- SPS
- Receptionist
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Skills
- Animal Restraint
- Animal Care
- Animal Handling
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Guest Services
- ZIMS
- ZooKeeper
- GIS
- ArcGIS
- Phlebotomy
- Triage
- Medication Administration
- Medical office experience
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Animal catheterization
- Laboratory experience
- Kennel experience
- Typing
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- Phone etiquette
- Office experience
Custom
- Windows/PC
- MAC OSX
- PowerLab
- AVImark
- Evet
- Cornerstone
- SPS
- Evetpractice
- Avimark
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Custom
- Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 08/01/22
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 09/01/22
- Typing, Proficient, 02/01/23
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 09/01/22
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Veterinary technician, Proficient, 08/01/22
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
VCA Bayonet Pointe
06.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Animal Care Center of Pasco
04.2023 - 05.2024
Vet Technician
Good Shepherd Pet Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Account Representative
Encompass Health
10.2021 - 09.2022
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician
Millhopper Veterinary Clinic
12.2019 - 08.2020
Zookeeper Intern
Santa Fe College
05.2019 - 10.2019
Vet Technician
VCA Little Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2019
Veterinary Technician/ Client Service Coordinator
MARS Corp
07.2016 - 03.2019
Associate - Zoo Animal Technology Program
Santa Fe College
Bachelor of Art - Biology And Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
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