Professional outlook and interest in CVPM certification
Rebecca Nichol
Johnstown,CO
Summary
Dynamic Certified Veterinary Technician with 9 years of experience at Front Range Veterinary Clinic, excelling in client education and conflict resolution. Proven ability in staff training and inventory management, fostering strong professional relationships. Passionate about patient advocacy and eager to embrace management challenges while enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Front Range Veterinary Clinic
11.2016 - Current
- 9 years experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician in clinic.
- Troubleshoot issues with lab equipment, monitoring tools, and anesthesia machines with a focus on finding solutions.
- Skilled in optimizing client interactions, focused on client education, client satisfaction, resolving conflicts to maintain positive client relationships.
- Providing optimal training and mentoring of employees in all aspects of the clinical setting. Radiology, lab equipment, surgical prep/anesthesia, patient care, history taking, sample collecting.
- Optimal in multitasking, critical thinking, client communication, advocate for patient care.
- Enjoy team collaboration: building a supportive team environment by sharing ideas, diverse perspectives, addressing issues, problems solving, achieving goals.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Harmony Hospital for Pets
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Provided care to patient procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia. Clear communication of home care for pet owners post-treatment or surgery.
- Minimized risk of infection transmission by adhering to sanitation protocol.
- Explained vaccination guidelines, preventive care options, and lab testing processes.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Loveland Veterinary Clinic
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and skilled nursing assistance to veterinarians during medical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing complex surgical procedures, ensuring the careful monitoring of anesthesia levels and patient vitals throughout surgery.
- Patient history, client education, front desk duties, surgery, prescription medication handling and filling.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Orchard Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Streamlined administrative processes by handling phone inquiries, client invoicing, and payment processing.
- Offered support to grieving clients during end-of-life discussions and euthanasia procedures, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Collected patient history and educated clients on preventatives, vaccines, and health conditions.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory. examination.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO05.2013
Skills
- 12 years as Certified Veterinary Technician
- Importance and compassion to provide excellent professional care for client and patients
- Knowledge of staff training for optimal patient care, client communication, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace
- A strong desire to learn and excel in a management position, eagerness to take on new challenges and tasks
- Knowledge and importance of maintaining strong professional relationships with veterinarian and staff
- Experience with ordering hospital supplies and inventory management with knowledge of monthly budget under practice manager
- 4 years ownership, operation, including marketing and financial operation with small business
Interests
Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician, Colorado, CACVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Colorado, DORA
Timeline
Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Front Range Veterinary Clinic
11.2016 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Harmony Hospital for Pets
03.2016 - 11.2016
Certified Veterinary Technician
Loveland Veterinary Clinic
07.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Veterinary Technician
Orchard Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2014
Associate Of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Front Range Community College
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