Samantha Berger
Livingston,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Animal Emergency and Referral Associates, skilled in animal restraint and triage. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance client interactions, ensuring optimal patient care. Proficient in medication administration and critical care management, fostering a compassionate environment for both animals and their owners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Associates
01.2021 - Current
- Lead ICU technician on shift with experience handling at least 15 patients at once.
- Administered medications to patients and documented changes in condition.
- Trained and mentored other staff.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during sedated/anesthetic procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency and Referral Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled and restrained canines and felines of all temperaments.
- Collected patient samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed testing on blood, urine, and tissue samples through various analyzers
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations.
- Assisted veterinarian and technician staff with physical assessments, obtaining diagnostics, and completing treatments.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic x-ray imaging.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, laundry, and kennels to prevent the spread of diseases and control odors.
Veterinary Assistant, Behavior
Animal Behavior Clinic (AERA)
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated Doctor/Patient/Client interactions
- Provided information, advice, and support to clients
- Cleaned, restocked, and maintained exam rooms after each appointment
- Dispensed medications and called in prescriptions
- Handled and restrained aggressive and anxious animals as needed
- Became adept at reading animal body language
- Performed quarterly medication and stock inventory
- Became Fear Free certified
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ10.2014
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Phlebotomy
- Animal behavior assessment
- Medical Math including CRI calculations
- Central line placement, use, and care
- Medication administration (PO, SC, IM, IV, INH) and dispensing
- Triage
- Handling of ICU, post-op, and critical care cases
- Client interaction
- Microsoft Office proficient, type 55 wpm
- Familiar with EMR programs: Cornerstone, DVMax, Ezyvet and treatment sheet programs: Instinct and Smartflow
Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician, June 2025
Recover Certified, 2022-present
Free Free Certified 2018-2020
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Associates
01.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency and Referral Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
Veterinary Assistant, Behavior
Animal Behavior Clinic (AERA)
04.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Rutgers University
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