Myrna Seilhan
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Veterinary Technician/Supervisor Veterinary Technician with 15 plus years of experience with a knack for building positive and lasting relationships with pet owners and their beloved family member. Versed in balancing several responsibilities while proving quality veterinary care. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized professional establishes relationships with customers. Stays calm under pressure. Resilient and flexible in addressing customer issues and exceeding company objectives with forward-thinking, tenacious strategic centered on driving sales.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
Amarillo, Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Sunset Animal Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
Senior Technician
Brazos Bend Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Quarantined infected animals for specialized treatment to curtail disease spread.
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Cypress Fairhaven Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Veterinary Technician
Hearthstone Animal Clinic
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Veterinary Skills
- Proficiently skilled veterinarian technician in the following:
- Blood Collection and IV catheter placement
- Complete anesthesia prep, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting when necessary in surgery, complete dental prophylaxis and other sedated non-major surgeries
- Skilled with patient handling and restraint
- Efficient in with the following software and laboratory machines: Antech, Idexx, Abaxis, Istat, Vet connect, Cornerstone, Avimark, Impromed, and smartflow
- Skilled in preparing and interpreting fecal samples, skin/ear cytology’s, DTM cultures, and urine sediments as well as much more
- Skillfully able to administrator medications, orally, intravenously, intramuscular, and subcutaneous
- Retrieving vitals, patient history, and patient handling while assisting DVM in exam rooms and hospitalization
- Adhered to high standards of safety and care to patients and staff
- Special care to nervous/active patients
- Able to process client payments, sending invoices, checking in and out patients
- Upholding and promoting all hospital policies and procedures
Veterinary Technician • Hospital Manager
Pet Hospital
Banfield
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Veterinary Skills
- Proficiently skilled veterinarian technician in the following:
- Blood Collection and IV catheter placement
- Complete anesthesia prep, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting when necessary in surgery, complete dental prophylaxis and other sedated non-major surgeries
- Skilled with patient handling and restraint
- Efficient in with the following software and laboratory machines: Antech, Idexx, Abaxis, Istat, Vet connect, Cornerstone, Avimark, Impromed, and smartflow
- Skilled in preparing and interpreting fecal samples, skin/ear cytology’s, DTM cultures, and urine sediments as well as much more
- Skillfully able to administrator medications, orally, intravenously, intramuscular, and subcutaneous
- Retrieving vitals, patient history, and patient handling while assisting DVM in exam rooms and hospitalization
- Adhered to high standards of safety and care to patients and staff
- Special care to nervous/active patients
- Able to process client payments, sending invoices, checking in and out patients
- Leadership Skills
- Upholding and promoting all hospital policies and procedures
- Supervising technicians, assistants, and CSR’s while keeping clinic moving at a steady and efficient speed
- Handling and defusing any sort of problematic situations
- Encouraging teamwork and positivity through communication and accountability
- Acting as a point person for technicians, kennel staff and CSR’s with open door policy
- Coaching employees on performance issues and performed in disciplinary actions if needed
- Participating in the hiring/termination process
- Maintaining the technician and hospital staff schedule
- Acting as a liaison between all staff member to promote effective communication in order to prevent and resolve concerns
- Delegating and prioritizing for all staff regarding flow of hospital
- Ordering hospital inventory and handled semi-yearly/yearly inventory.
Education
GED -
The Way To The Lake Private School
Katy, TX 08.2004 - 05.2005
Skills
Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Intravenous injection
Cytocentesis
Veterinary office administration
Nail trimming
Closed-chest CPR
Ear sample collection
Emergency and preventive care
Instrument pack sterilization
General anesthesia monitoring
Surgical procedures and support
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Medication Administration
Canine and feline intubation
Diagnostic sampling
Anal sac expression
Animal behavior observation
Vaccinations
Restraint pole use
File and records management
Fluorescein stain test
Infection Control
Lab operations
Skin scraping
Euthanasia
Wound treatment
Patient Positioning
Heartworm diagnostic testing
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Sunset Animal Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Technician
Brazos Bend Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Cypress Fairhaven Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2019
Veterinary Technician
Hearthstone Animal Clinic
10.2011 - 01.2014
GED -
The Way To The Lake Private School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Veterinary Technician • Hospital Manager
Pet Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2007