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Work History
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Sara Rogers

Lexington,NE

Summary

Licensed veterinary technician with extensive experience at Animal Health International, excelling in customer engagement and retail sales. Proven ability to drive sales through effective product recommendations and inventory management. Proficient in SAP and skilled in fostering client relationships, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Committed to delivering exceptional service and support.

Willing to learn and continually striving to better myself.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Sales Representative

Animal Health International
11.2012 - Current
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating and purchasing products.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to encourage customer questions and promote sales.
  • Drove sales by distributing materials and informing customers about special offers.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend the best products.
  • Keyed orders and placed special and drop-ship orders
  • Work with veterinarians to keep prescriptions current
  • Participated in inventory management tasks, including stock replenishment and product rotation procedures.

Field Technician

Self-employeed
09.2008 - Current
  • Ultrasound scanning for carcass traits in registered and commercial herds for EPD's (expected progeny differences) to provide producers with genetic potential so they can make informed selection decisions in their herd.
  • Ultrasound scanning at fairs for carcass competitions to teach 4-H and FFA kids about genetics in livestock.

Veterinary Technician

Animal Clinic
06.2008 - 04.2012
  • Administered vaccinations and medications, fluid therapy, bandaging, catheter placement and maintenance.
  • Assisted in diagnostic procedures, including blood draws and radiographic imaging, to support accurate treatment plans.
  • Monitored anesthesia during surgical procedures, maintaining vital signs and responding to patient needs promptly.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures, enhancing client relationships and compliance.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
  • Processed cattle, implanting, vaccinating, dehorning, castrating.
  • Inventory Management.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.

Veterinary Technician/Trainer

Double S Ranch
03.2003 - 05.2006
  • Supervised and implemented vaccination, deworming and overall health program for the cutting horses at the ranch.
  • Assisted with the breeding through artificial insemination and embryos as well as foaled the mares once the babies were born.
  • Performed therapy treatments and rehabilitation to injured horses and monitored their progress.
  • Hauled horses to shows and assisted the trainer in care and showing.
  • Halter broke all the colts and started the young horses riding as well as assisted the head trainer in training and showing.


Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP
  • Familiar with e-commerce
  • Retail sales

  • Customer engagement
  • Inventory and stocking

Certification

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • Certified Field Technician in Ultrasound
  • Class A CDL


Timeline

Retail Sales Representative

Animal Health International
11.2012 - Current

Field Technician

Self-employeed
09.2008 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Animal Clinic
06.2008 - 04.2012

Veterinary Technician/Trainer

Double S Ranch
03.2003 - 05.2006

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture