Sarah Hartman
Elverson,PA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician with expertise in medication administration, client education, and emergency care. Committed to enhancing animal well-being through compassionate service and effective team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications under veterinarian supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Efficiently obtained blood and urine samples for diagnostic testing.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures to enhance animal well-being.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Maintained accurate medical records using veterinary management software, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for clinical staff.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing training on best practices in animal care and hospital protocols.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory skills
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Intravenous injection
- Treatment administration
- Suture removal
- Emergency and preventive care
- Supply restocking
- Euthanasia procedures
- Diagnostic sampling
- Vaccinations
- Fluid therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Intramuscular injection
- Wound treatment
- Sanitation protocols
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Emergency care
- Animal behavior observation
- Blood collection
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania