Samantha McCabe
Tremont,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a veterinary technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated veterinary professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic vet technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of animal care and training in animal medicine . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in veterinary medicine . Reliable employee seeking animal care position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Noah's Ark Small Animal Hospital
Minier, IL
04.2018 - Current
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with [Job title].
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with [Type] parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School
Stanford, IL05.2014
Skills
- Veterinary Terminology
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate Care
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Prescriptions Management
- Animal Vaccinations
- Vaccination Administration
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Medication Therapy Management
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Physical Examinations
- Client Counseling
- Emergency First Aid
- Bathing and Nail Clipping
- Animal Restraining
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Treatment Protocols
- Drug Inventory Oversight
- Intramuscular Injections
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Animal Health
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Treatment Administration
- Snare Restraint
- Dietary Needs
- Medical Triage
- Animal Diagnostics
- Daily Logs
- Animal Interaction
- Laundry Duties
- Rehabilitation Services
- Medical History
- Pet Food Recommendations
- Product Inventories
- Microscopic Examination
- Behavior Analysis
- Medication Dispensing
- Ear Cleaning
- Towel Folding
- Patient Check-Ins
- Client Education
- Patient Discharges
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- Inpatient Care
- Reliable and Responsible
experience with horses
I am well versed in the care taking and maintenance of horses on a non professional level. I have owned two horses previously in my life and have been riding since a very young age.
Timeline
Vet Technician
Noah's Ark Small Animal Hospital
04.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School
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