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Robin Carmody

Summary

Veterinary Professional utilizing 36 years as a Veterinary Technician, educator, marketing representative, educator providing Optimal Clinical Client Care. Desire to impact a thriving Life Science or Veterinary product company contributing my customer relations skills, marketing acumen, leadership and communication skills. Confident and resilient in daily business interactions surpassing expectations and building exemplary client relations.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Instructor

Mesa College Animal Health Program
01.1994
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
  • Performed instructional services for Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Assistant vocational and occupational subjects.
  • Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Cardiology Clinical Coordinator

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
01.2018 - Current


  • Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
  • Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Veterinary Technician

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
01.2006 - 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.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • 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.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • 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.
  • Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
  • Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • 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.

Vocational Instructor

PIMA Medical Institute
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Performed instructional services for [Type] and [Type] vocational and occupational subjects.

Referral Outreach Coordinator

VCA
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Executed strategies to generate qualified leads through outreach sales calls to professional referral sources.

Territory Sales Manager

Henry Schein, Inc., The Butler Company
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations
  • Carefully analyzed data to determine most effective sales strategies.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.

Veterinary Services Coordinator

PETCO Animal Supplies
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coordinated and monitored service activities to confirm work met all requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Emergency Animal Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1998
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • 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.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
  • Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
  • Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.

Vocational Instructor

Mesa College Animal Health Program
01.1988 - 01.1991

Veterinary Technician

San Carlos Veterinary Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1987

Veterinary Technician

Emergency Care For Pets
01.1983 - 01.1984

Veterinary Technician

Emergency Animal Clinic
01.1982 - 01.1983

Education

Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing -

University of Phoenix
01.2015

Curriculum for Living -

Landmark Communication
01.2004

Undergraduate Applied Animal Science -

Bel-Rey Institute of Animal Health Technology
01.1982

Skills

  • Excellent customer service, public relations, and sales abilities
  • Communicate well at all levels and computer proficient
  • Expertly deliver educational seminars and information
  • Efficient and precise goal achievement
  • Comprehensive Vocational Assessments
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Communication
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Individualized Lesson Plans

Professional Background

  • Administrative Management and Marketing, 1985-2023, Focus on performance goals for improving market share and decreasing expenses. Integral attention on the internal client, the employee and their job satisfaction. Created a working environment that produced increased revenues, decreased expenses, and maintained long term staff retention., Exhibited professional sales communication and negotiation with daily customer interactions, Delivered value linking the company to its customers using direct contact and targeted services, Proficiently managed clinic operations producing a 48% profitability, Developed and maintained the inventory system in a company with over $3 million dollar gross income, Recouped over $8000(PETCO) in a yearly period in credits or product replacement for returned goods, Staff retention maximized and created Supervisor Technician position and implemented into existence, Established standardized medical protocols, training and evaluations for employees and volunteers, helping motivate employees, improve job satisfaction, and provide quality nursing care to our patients
  • Territory Sales Manager, 2001-2005, Continually building client rapport with face-to-face interaction, regularly scheduled appointments, ensuring Clients' purchase loyalty and relationship. Perform educational programs educating and creating interest and affinity for my company and its offerings., Expanded existing account sales, meeting and exceeding targeted budgeted sales over 100% for three years, Influenced and cultivated market share by mapping key accounts, fostering and strengthening relationships, incorporating consultative selling and exceeding customer expectations, Developed and performed sales contact rotation allowing continued exposure and opportunities. Using added-value services increased company/customer rapport, Planned professional training for veterinary participants by organizing several dental wet labs
  • Educator, 1989-91, 1994, 2009-12, Generate and execute academic and technical curriculum for an accredited program for Veterinary Technicians. The focus of which included providing instruction and evaluation of students knowledge of veterinary subject material, obtaining a passing rate of greater than 75% on state and national licensing tests., Develop, streamline, and deliver curriculum in academic and clinical classrooms, Assess progress, make corrections, deliver grading assessment, Job placement for graduates with exhibited success of 60% or greater

Timeline

Cardiology Clinical Coordinator

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
01.2018 - Current

Vocational Instructor

PIMA Medical Institute
01.2009 - 01.2012

Referral Outreach Coordinator

VCA
01.2007 - 01.2009

Veterinary Technician

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
01.2006 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

Henry Schein, Inc., The Butler Company
01.2001 - 01.2005

Veterinary Services Coordinator

PETCO Animal Supplies
01.1998 - 01.2001

Vocational Instructor

Mesa College Animal Health Program
01.1994

Vocational Instructor

Mesa College Animal Health Program
01.1988 - 01.1991

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Emergency Animal Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1998

Veterinary Technician

San Carlos Veterinary Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1987

Veterinary Technician

Emergency Care For Pets
01.1983 - 01.1984

Veterinary Technician

Emergency Animal Clinic
01.1982 - 01.1983

Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing -

University of Phoenix

Curriculum for Living -

Landmark Communication

Undergraduate Applied Animal Science -

Bel-Rey Institute of Animal Health Technology
Robin Carmody