Nicole McAlvain
RED BLUFF,CA
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, surgical assistance, and diagnostic testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure optimal care for animals and clear, supportive interactions with pet owners. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
BetterVet
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Ordered supplies needed for the practice such as medications or medical instruments.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
Veterinary Technician
Family Animal Hospital
Kentfield, CA
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
- Educated clients on proper animal nutrition and preventive health care techniques.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Analy High School
Sebastopol, CA06-1986
Skills
- Injectable agent induction
- Recumbency restraint
- Gram-stained slide preparation
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal restraint
- Suture removal
- Tick Removal
- Medical record-keeping
- Tonopen tonometry method
- Animal Handling
- Client Education
- Monitoring recovery
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- IV Medication Administration
- Vaccinations
- Medication Labeling
- Maintaining treatment notes
- General anesthesia recovery
- Elizabethan collar application
- Administering subcutaneous medication
- Subcutaneous injection
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Intramuscular injection
- Patient bathing
- Blood collection
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Veterinary Technician
BetterVet
06.2020 - 11.2023
Veterinary Technician
Family Animal Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Analy High School
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