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Sashariann Tatis

Jamaica

Summary

A highly motivated and detail-oriented veterinary technician with several years of experience in animal healthcare, seeking to leverage strong patient care, technical skills, and communication abilities to excel as a medical assistant, providing efficient and compassionate care in a human healthcare setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-Veterinary Technician-Receptionist

Austin Veterinary Care
09.2022 - 10.2024

Manager:

  • Supervised staff including: Veterinarians, Vet techs/assistants and receptionists.
  • Reviews work performance of direct reports, constructively delivers feedback, resolves personnel issues, and discussions with the Regional Manager weekly.
  • Manages payroll and schedules for staff.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.


Veterinary Technician:

  • Collected and recorded animal case histories.
  • Restrained animals for examination or treatment.
  • Observed and reported on the behavior and condition of animals.
  • Provided emergency first aid or general nursing care.
  • Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as per a Veterinarian.
  • Drawing blood samples, performing diagnostic testing (in-house) and preparing samples for lab (out).
  • Placing IV catheters and intubation (for emergencies or surgery patients).
  • Taking x-rays and ekg.
  • Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
  • Administer/monitor anesthesia and assist during medical procedures.
  • Performing dental x-rays and cleanings under anesthesia.
  • Educate animal owners on home care (vaccine reactions, surgery discharge, diet).
  • Clean, disinfect, wrap and sterilize dental and surgery instruments.
  • Maintenance and calibrations of blood machines and autoclave while keeping logs up to date.


Receptionist:

  • Maintained client records and updated information.
  • Take payments for services.
  • Book appointments, consultations and procedures.
  • Answer multi-phone lines, respond to emails and make follow-up calls.
  • Stay up-to date with insurance companies/policies and different payment options to help clients.


Veterinary Technician

Queens Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals for examination or treatment
  • Observed and reported on the behavior and condition of animals.
  • Provide emergency first aid or general nursing care.
  • Drew blood samples, performed diagnostic testing (in-house) and prepared samples for lab (out).
  • Placed IV catheters and intubated for emergency cases or for surgery preparation.
  • Took x-rays and ekg.
  • Prepared animals and instruments for surgery.
  • Administered/monitored anesthesia and assisted during medical procedures.
  • Performed dental x-rays and cleanings for pets under anesthesia.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Davis Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2018
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment (autoclave), and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Drawing blood samples, performing diagnostic testing (in-house) and preparing samples for lab (out).

Education

Medical Assistant

Allen School of Health Sciences
Jamaica, NY
06-2025

Veterinary Assistant Certificate -

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
01-2011

GED -

Waterbury Adult Education
Waterbury, CT
01-2007

Skills

  • Medication and vaccine administration
  • Medical history collection and record-keeping
  • Diagnostic imaging and sampling
  • Client education
  • Euthanasia procedures
  • Wound treatment
  • Dental procedures
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • Canine and feline intubation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Honor Roll (3x) for completing all academic requirements per course .

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Manager-Veterinary Technician-Receptionist

Austin Veterinary Care
09.2022 - 10.2024

Veterinary Technician

Queens Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2022

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Davis Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2018

Medical Assistant

Allen School of Health Sciences

Veterinary Assistant Certificate -

Norwalk Community College

GED -

Waterbury Adult Education
Sashariann Tatis