SAMANTHA CRAIG LVT
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
I am a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician offering 20 years in veterinary care. I work hard to create a positive client experience and provide animals with top-notch care and services. I pride myself on my dedication to this field and I am always looking for ways to grow and advance. My goal is to work for an organization which fosters a team environment and employee growth. I am looking for a positive culture where I can provide leadership to achieve the goals of the practice, as well as provide optimal patient care and client education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Veterinary Nurse / Technician
General Booth Veterinary Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Trained and mentored other LVT and veterinary assistants.
- Assisted veterinarians with ultrasounds.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hope Springs Veterinary at Pembroke
08.2008 - 12.2018
- Administered sedation and anesthesia for procedures and surgery
- Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options
- Placement of intravenous catheters
- Collection, preparation and reading of cytology samples
- Digital and digital dental radiography
- Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Provide emergency first aid to animals as needed
- Assist veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and diagnostics
- Provide pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets
- Administer routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian
- Directed technical team operations, including supervision of assistants and technicians, scheduling, and conflict resolution
- Treatment of animals in both routine and emergency situations
- Ordered supplies and conducted routine inventories of supplies and equipment
- Maintained a working relationship with representatives from drug companies and manufacturers
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology -
San Juan College - Veterinary Technology Distance Learning
Farmington, NM2010
Skills
- Pain management
- Physical Exam
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
- Administering anesthesia
- Administering IV medication
- Dental prophylaxis
- Collecting diagnostic samples
- Radiography
- Responsible
- Dedicated, Self-Starter
- Efficient
- Communication skills
- Administrative experience
- Positive reward based training
- Compassionate Care
Certification
Licensed by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2010
K Laser Certified
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Nurse / Technician
General Booth Veterinary Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hope Springs Veterinary at Pembroke
08.2008 - 12.2018
Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology -
San Juan College - Veterinary Technology Distance Learning
Licensed by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2010
K Laser Certified
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