Sarah Hayes
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician skilled in surgical preparation, patient record keeping, and critical thinking. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and educate pet owners on care, enhancing animal health outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Brighton Veterinary Hospital
New Brighton, Minnesota
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and treatments for various animals.
- Monitored animal vital signs and reported any changes to the veterinary team.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and preventive health measures.
Veterinary Technician
Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
2021 - 09.2023
- Monitored animal vital signs and reported any changes to the veterinary team.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
Senior Veterinary Technician
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
12.2004 - 07.2021
- Assisted veterinarians during surgeries and diagnostic procedures to facilitate patient care.
- Kept accurate records related to animal treatments including any medications given or diagnostic tests performed.
- Provided nursing care for hospitalized animals, including wound cleaning and bandaging, administering medications, monitoring vital signs and providing supportive therapy.
- Maintained aseptic techniques when handling sterile instruments or solutions.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Globe College
Oakdale, MN06-2004
Skills
- Surgical preparation
- Patient record keeping
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Treatment administration
- Animal handling
- IV placement
- Vaccine administration
- Client education
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Brighton Veterinary Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Veterinary Technician
University of Minnesota
12.2004 - 07.2021
Veterinary Technician
Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center
2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Globe College