Sarah Hine
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician with 5 years of experience in the Veterinary field. Passionate to learn new skills with an energetic personality and a newer found love for dentistry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Liverpool Village Animal Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Performed dental cleanings, examinations, charting, and radiographs under the supervision of a veterinarian, promoting improved oral health for patients.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgeries, ensuring procedures were carried out smoothly and effectively.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
Veterinary Technician
STACK Hospital For Pets
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Collected patient blood, urine, and feces for laboratory analysis.
- Performed in-house laboratory tests with IDEXX equipment
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Calculated drug dosages for surgical procedures
- Monitored animals under anesthesia for surgical and dental procedures
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, and controlled drug logs.
- Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarians.
- Took digital radiographs on both awake and sedated patients
Veterinary Assistant
Shop City Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Assisted in surgeries, by monitoring patients, prepping patients, and cleaning surgical tools
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Public Speaking
Anesthetic Monitoring
Pet Care
Animal Restraint
Team Calibration
Problem Solving
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Liverpool Village Animal Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
STACK Hospital For Pets
06.2021 - 02.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Alfred State College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Shop City Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021