Samantha Accomando
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate veterinary technician offering a wide variety of skills ranging from patient care, to inventory management and office skills. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly with a love for learning and willingness to grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Partners Animal Hospital South Loop
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted radiographs
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, cytologies, in house testing and am familiar with laboratories such as MSU, KSU and Texas A&M
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Obtained vitals with an understanding of what is healthy and what is not
- Calculated and set up subcutaneous and iv fluids
- Performed basic treatments such as nail trims, ear cleanings and sanitary shaves
- Gained an understanding of veterinary medical terminology
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures while providing support and comfort to clients
Veterinary Assistant
Gateway Veterinary Clinic
St Charles
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Followed the cleaning and OSHA protocols for our hospital
- Maintained housekeeping such as laundry, restocking and minor grooming
- Administered vaccines
- Performed nail trims and ear cleanings
Education
Veterinary Technology -
Penn Foster
Skills
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical preparation
- Client education
- Suture removal
- Nail trimming
- Treatment administration
- Diagnostic sampling
- Fluid therapy
- Vaccinations
- Euthanasia
- Anal sac expression
- Fluorescein stain test
- Microscopy techniques
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Urinalysis techniques
- Ear sample collection
- Specimen preparation
- Skin scraping
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Subcutaneous injection
- Blood collection
- Animal restraint
- Inventory
- Oral and topical medication administration
Certification
Fear free certified
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Partners Animal Hospital South Loop
10.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Gateway Veterinary Clinic
04.2020 - 10.2021
Veterinary Technology -
Penn Foster