Rhonda Cox
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level veterinary Technician position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Carrier Animal Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, OH05.1984
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Basic Animal Care
- Skin Scraping
- Ear Cleaning
- Medical History
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Reading Comprehension
- Veterinary Care
- Client Education
- Microscopic Examination
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Suture Removal
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Feline Cat Bag Restraint
- Schirmer Tear Testing
- Inpatient Care
- Towel Folding
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Positioning
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Wound Treatment
- Blood Analyses
- Fluorescein Stain Testing
- Oral and Topical Medication Administration
- Patient Discharges
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Monitoring Recovery
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Post-Surgical Clean Up and or Sanitation
- IV Placement
- Customer Needs Assessments
- IV Fluid Administration
- Controlled Substance Management
- Patient Information
- Spay and Neuter Surgeries
- Lab Operations
- Vaccination Administratio
- Euthanasia
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Carrier Animal Hospital
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
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