Nicole Weaver
Ripon,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 20 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery. Proven history of dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
12.2010 - 10.2019
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Allied Health
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05.2023
Skills
- Cytocentesis
- Closed-Chest CPR
- Surgical Assistance
- Thoracic and Abdominal Radiograph
- Aseptic Techniques
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Administration
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Controlled Substance Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- IV Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injection
- Surgical Preparation
- Vaccinations
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Anesthesia Administration
- Client Education
- Lab Operations
- Vital Signs
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Fluid Therapy
- Blood Collection
- Oxygen Therapy
- Emergency Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Medical Record Keeping
- Intravenous Catheterization
- Wound Management
- Dental Procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
12.2010 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Allied Health
Chabot College
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