Samantha Golab
Middletown
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill, skilled in surgical assistance and diagnostic testing and imaging. Proven ability to educate clients on animal care and recommended products while maintaining meticulous health records. I enjoy creating and maintaining great client-patient relationships and ensuring optimal patient outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill
10.2023 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Technician
CT Humane Society
12.2011 - 08.2023
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Education
Psychology
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, CTSkills
- Animal restraint
- Intravenous injection
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Prescribing medication
- Surgical procedures and support
- Medication dispensing
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Surgical assistance
- Lab operations
- IV placement
- Diagnostic imaging
- Assessment and diagnosis
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
CT Humane Society
12.2011 - 08.2023
Psychology
Middlesex Community College