Sarah Resch

• Assisted DVM's during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal safety.
• Administered medications (oral/IV/IM/SQ) and vaccinations as directed by DVM.
• Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms and surgical areas to uphold hygiene standards.
• Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately for DVM review.
• Educated pet owners on proper animal care practices and post-treatment instructions.
• Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff.
• Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness, comfort, safety, nutrition, hydration, exercise, monitoring, recovering and boarding animals.
• Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
• Assisted in development of treatment plans, collaborating closely with veterinarians to address specific patient needs.
• Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

• Managing a team of 12-17 lead techs, techs, tech assists and kennel assists including 4-7 doctors.
• Performing all vet tech duties while also managing my administrative responsibilities.
• Oversaw project management from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Such as AHAA accreditation and legal process of converting hospital shifts from 5 8's to 4 10's.
• Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
• Developed and implemented operational protocols to improve clinic efficiency.
• Analyzed financial reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize budget allocation.
• Managed entire hospital medical inventory and maintenance, ensuring availability of medical supplies and equipment.
• Monitored AHAA compliance with veterinary regulations, maintaining high standards of animal care and safety.
• Adapted hospital protocols in response to industry changes and emerging trends; ensuring the facility remained at the forefront of veterinary care standards.
• Increased client satisfaction with compassionate care, timely follow-ups, and thorough explanations of treatment plans.
• Maximized available space within the hospital; utilizing creative solutions for storage organization while maintaining a comfortable environment for patients.
• Boosted hospital revenue by promoting additional services such as grooming, boarding, and dental cleanings to clients during appointments.
• Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and regularly updating essential equipment.
• Maintained a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility; ensuring regular deep cleans to prevent crosscontamination.
• Provided consistent leadership and direction; Encouraged open communication among all staff members.
• Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings/ lunch and learns and providing clear expectations for daily tasks.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Developed skills such as,

• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Collecting urine via cysto with/without guided ultrasound
• Administered vaccines
• Administered medications PO/IV/IM/SQ
• Positioning/taking x-rays
• Running in-house labs using Abaxis and IDEXX machines
• Setting up surgery, monitoring anesthesia, assisting DVM in surgery
• Recording/documenting pertinent patient info from hospitalized pets, surgery info/vitals to client/tech communications etc

• Answering phones
• Ordering/arriving medical supplies for both clinics
• Preparing animals for any and all surgical procedures
• Traveling to other in network vet hospitals to assist with orthopedic/specialty surgeries.
• Transporting sick pets to 24hr care facility.
• Accompanying DVM's to house visits.
• Taking and manually processing x-ray film
• Performing in house diagnostics such as USG
• Administering PO/IV/SQ and rectal meds

• Managed client communications, scheduling appointments, and ensuring efficient front desk operations.
• Assisted in patient intake processes, collecting essential information from pet owners for accurate record-keeping.
• Maintained a welcoming environment by greeting clients and providing exceptional customer service during visits.
• Coordinated follow-up care instructions with veterinarians to ensure compliance and enhance patient recovery.