Rachel Frederick

Veterinary Nurse/Technician

PETcare Animal Hospital

SOUTH JORDAN, UT

10.2015

Collected blood samples and then used laboratory equipment to process samples. - Taught clients about pet wellness and preventative healthcare, as well as post-operative and recovery care. - Demonstrated and explained nail trimming, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, and proper coat care for various breeds of cats and dogs. - Safely and effectively administered medications to animals orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intravenously. - Educated volunteers and interns on animal care. - Gathered history reports on pets and concisely relayed provided information to Doctors for medical examinations. - Stock medical supplies and products as needed. - Safely handled and disposed of hazardous biological materials. - Prepared and administered vaccinations and other injectable medications. - Assisted fellow staff members with lifting, restraining, trimming nails, bathing, drawing blood, and expressing pets' anal glands. - Monitored pets vitals while under anesthesia or medical sedatives for entirety of surgery and periodically during recovery. - Educated pet parents on different prescription diets as recommended for their pet by pet's DVM. - Assisted veterinarians by providing any necessary restraint or assistance during medical examinations. - Navigated computer modules to retrieve or enter information as needed. - Checked-out patrons at the end of their visit. - Operated radiography equipment and showed results to Doctor for interpretation. - Collected feces, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis. - Adhered to high standards of professionalism, cleanliness, and safety. - Educated pet parents on the importance of microchips and how they work.

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