Sara Powell
Veterinary Technician
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional veterinary technician with deep expertise in animal care and medical procedures. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring smooth operations and patient well-being. Skilled in diagnostics, surgical assistance, and patient care, with flexible approach to changing needs. Trusted for reliability and ability to support both team and patients effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Violet Crown Veterinary Specialist
Austin, TX
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted veterinarians in emergency situations by providing timely and effective support, ultimately resulting in successful patient outcomes.
- Fostered a positive work culture within the clinic by promoting open communication channels among staff members which resulted in increased job satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily clinic operations while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the practice.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Emergency and Critical Care Clinical Manager
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Austin, Texas
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed 40 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 10+ physician practice.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of nursing staff, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Technician Supervisor
Allure Integrated Pet Specialists
New Braunfels, Texas
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the clinic and presented recommendations to leadership for consideration.
- Acted as a resource for veterinary technicians seeking guidance on complex cases or challenging patient care situations.
- Reduced clinic costs by effectively managing inventory and supplies, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
- Served as a key liaison between clients and veterinarians, effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their pets' health needs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring skillful and knowledgeable staff members.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Biomedical Sciences
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 01.2024 - Current
Skills
Staff Management
Scheduling proficiency
Office administration
Strategic planning and execution
Effective leader
Training and mentoring
45 WPM typing speed
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Violet Crown Veterinary Specialist
06.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Biomedical Sciences
Oregon State University
01.2024 - Current
Emergency and Critical Care Clinical Manager
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
12.2023 - 05.2024
Technician Supervisor
Allure Integrated Pet Specialists
07.2021 - 12.2023