Samantha Martin
Tracy
Summary
Dynamic veterinary technician with extensive experience at Ross Veterinary Clinic, skilled in emergency and preventive care, and proficient in IV medication administration. Proven ability to monitor anesthesia and perform dental procedures, while effectively educating clients on animal health. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing animal well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Dr. Ross Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - Current
- Perform medical procedures, including administering medications, taking X-rays, ultrasounds and conducting laboratory tests
- Intubat patients prior to procedures and extubated patients during recovery
- Perform dental cleanings on canine and feline, extracted teeth when necessary
- Monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures by observing vital signs of patients
- Perform CPR and advance life support when necessary
- Catheterize patients, administered intravenous fluids and medications as directed by veterinarians
- Conduct routine laboratory tests such as blood work analysis, urinalysis, fecal examinations etc
- Clean and dress wounds according to veterinarian treatment plan
- Administer vaccinations to animals according to vaccination schedules and maintained vaccine inventory
- Restrain animals safely during examinations or treatments using appropriate techniques
- Dispense medication according to veterinarian instructions and give clients a drug consult
- Assist in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Dog Walker / Pet Sitter / Trainer
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
- Walk, play and sit dogs for clients upon booking
- Provide clients with updates and pictures of the walk or sitting time
- Giving routine feedings and medications as needed
- Groom pets and give nail trims
- Work with clients on teaching their dogs to have good behavior, and follow commands
- Teach owners about canine enrichment and the benefits of the right activities for their dogs
Business Owner
Wild Art Sam Martin
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Operating a small business selling products made from original artwork created
- Marketing on social media and product photography
- Managing inventory, ship products, book keeping records, and product production
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
Veterinary Technician
PetCura Animal Hospital of Livermore
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Providing general nursing care
- Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
- Collecting specimens
- Taking X-rays of animals
- Administering first aid for emergencies
- Administering medication and treatments
- Drawing blood samples for testing
- Idexx diagnostic laboratory usage
- ECG experience
- Dental Scaling, Monitoring animals under anesthesia
- Prepping surgical instruments for packs
- Making record of examination
- Explaining medications and educating clients
- Clipping nails, anal gland expressions, catheter placement, fluid set up, administer vaccines and provide client with copies of medical records
Guest Service Representative
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Greet and check in guest, taking payments, reporting to the general manager, folding laundry, accommodating guests needs, washing dishes, prepping breakfast bar, inspecting rooms and variety of other duties
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Stars Casino
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervise the workflow of their employees, creating team memos, emailing updates and delegating tasks
- Assessing the work performance of their employees and identifying areas that need improvement
- Ensuring that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met
- Training and on-boarding new hires to make sure they understand their roles
- Setting goals for workers and making sure they comply with the company's plans and vision
- Recommend new employees to the human resources team based on an assessment of their performance
- Report performance records and evaluations to HR and senior management
- Ensure inventory needs are monitored, replenished, and accounted
- Updating procedures, paperwork, sign out sheets in a timely manner
- Composing weekly reports, for sales and comps
- As well as completely the weekly cash drops
- Completing the bottle cap audits and food sale audits
- Random employee footage checks
- Schedule and modifications
- Complete all duties as assigned by upper management
Clerical/Bookkeeper
STARS CASINO
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Inventory maintaining, receipt accounting, menu updates, file organizing, sales audits, cash drops, inventory audits, makes copies, update sign out sheets and documents, prepare meeting notes, make schedules, send out employee updates and reminders, along with other office work
Server/Bartender
STARS CASINO
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Serve food and drinks to casino players while maintaining the coffee bar and hospitality
- Making signature cocktails and shots
- Remembering regulars and their orders along with being available at the right times that players want service
- Stock the storage room and maintain a cleanly area
Independent Contractor
itWORKS
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Independent distributor for beauty and nutrition products along with manage social media and advise clients on various uses of products and lifestyle changes to get best results
- Mostly network and follow up to all clients new and loyal
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Engage customers in conversations, listening to them, and proactively helping to meet their financial needs
- Accurately and efficiently process transaction
- Handle complex transactions across multiple systems
- Maintain a cash drawer including taking in and giving out cash and balancing
- Following policies and procedures to minimize risk
- Exercise judgment, raise questions to management, and adhere to policy guidelines
- Identify potential fraud/risky accounts and take appropriate action to prevent loss
- Influence, educate, and connect customers to technology
Photographer
Entheos Digital
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Capture photos for various clients to use for brand imaging for different cities and neighborhoods capturing the lifestyle of the areas
- Each photo tailored to each clients vision
- Edit and polish photos for final look ready to use
Cashier/Hostess/Supervisor
GIORGIO'S
11.2017 - 06.2018
- To Go area cashing out customers, taking phone orders, bagging all the orders, along with seating customer to eat in the restaurant
- Managing To-go employees, handling customer issues, approving discounts on purchases, approving employee modifications
- Supervising to-go employee tasks and responsibilities
General Staff
La Rinconnada
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked in the fitness and aquatic center serving food, taking food orders, serving drinks, greeting members, folding towels, general cleaning, restocked snack bar soda syrups and cups
- Also experienced with using Jonas Management system
Volunteer
Humane Society
10.2013 - 01.2014
- I had done 53 hours of Volunteer work; where I had learned how to train, care, and socialize the animals at the Humane Society
- Trained to read an animal's body language, how to deal with different behaviors, feed the animals, and clean housing
- Trained a group of middle school kids how to socialize the animals
Education
Associate of Science - Agriculture Animal Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06-2027
Courses Completed - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Animal Restraint
- Animal catheterization
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous catheterization
- Emergency and preventive care
- Surgical preparation
- Vaccine administration
- Specimen preparation
- Dental procedures
- Canine and feline intubation
- IV medication administration
- Fluorescein stain test
- Closed-chest CPR
Certification
- Elite Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets.
- Small animal nutrition - Hill's Pet Nutrition
- Canine and Feline CPR and Advance Life Support - Pet Emergency Academy
- Canine Allergic Dermatitis - Zoetis
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Dr. Ross Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
PetCura Animal Hospital of Livermore
07.2022 - 05.2024
Guest Service Representative
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
04.2022 - 07.2022
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Stars Casino
12.2021 - 03.2022
Clerical/Bookkeeper
STARS CASINO
08.2021 - 12.2021
Server/Bartender
STARS CASINO
07.2021 - 12.2021
Dog Walker / Pet Sitter / Trainer
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Wild Art Sam Martin
06.2020 - 07.2024
Independent Contractor
itWORKS
05.2020 - 06.2021
Photographer
Entheos Digital
10.2018 - 01.2019
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
06.2018 - 12.2019
Cashier/Hostess/Supervisor
GIORGIO'S
11.2017 - 06.2018
General Staff
La Rinconnada
03.2016 - 06.2017
Volunteer
Humane Society
10.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Agriculture Animal Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Courses Completed - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
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