Sabrina Chavers
Sayre,OK
Summary
Reliable Veterinary Technician possessing friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks. Well-versed in preparing surgical equipment, collecting and preparing specimens and performing initial physical assessments. Diverse and versatile professional knowledgeable about animal health and regulatory compliance.
This field is my passion, I love taking care of animals. I work hard at anything I do.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Manager
Circle M Animal Hospital
Elk City, OK
11.2018 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Dentals, cleaning and pulling majority of teeth that needed removal.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Ordered supplies needed for the practice such as medications, medical instruments, food, or anything needed in the clinic.
- In charge of our kennels for boarding.
- Cat grooming/shaving, usually under sedation but not always.
- I also fix any technical issues with computers, phones, fax, blood machine or figuring out how with support technician.
- Accounts receivable, bill collections on past due accounts, payroll, training new employees.
Oxygen Technician
Lincare
Clinton, OK
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted patients in the proper use of oxygen equipment, such as cannulas and masks.
- Provided instruction to caregivers on how to operate oxygen therapy devices correctly.
- Troubleshot problems with oxygen equipment and identified solutions for resolving them quickly.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Delivered oxygen supplies and tanks to patients homes
- Set up oxygen concentrators, bipaps, cpaps, beds, walkers, and wheelchairs
- On call every other week.
Manager/Waitress
Osaki Steak & Sushi House
Elk City , OK
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Took orders, delivered food to tables, answered phone calls, cashier, customer service.
Veterinary Technician
Reneger's Animal Hospital
McAlester, OK
08.2006 - 03.2009
- Over kennels
- Assisted in exams, surgeries and small animal dentals.
- Assisted in Horses vaccines, castrations, sutures, pulling blood, farm calls
- Collected warts from cattle to be sent off for compounding for antibotics
- Bathed dogs and cats
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
Amarillo, TX
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Over kennels
- Assisted in grooming
- Learned on the job training how to assist in exams, surgeries.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crowder High School
Crowder, OK05-2000
Skills
- Intravenous Catheter Placement
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical Preparation
- Vaccinations
- Animal Handling
- Blood collection
- Dental Procedures
- Explaining treatment
- Anesthesia administration
- Multitasking
- X-ray Animals
- Problem solving
- I'm a very hard worker that goes above and beyond Love to stay busy
- Always punctual with arriving on time
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Manager
Circle M Animal Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Oxygen Technician
Lincare
01.2018 - 10.2018
Manager/Waitress
Osaki Steak & Sushi House
02.2016 - 01.2018
Veterinary Technician
Reneger's Animal Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2009
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
07.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Crowder High School
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