Shana Ross
Alpine,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Veterinary Technician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Center Veterinary Clinic
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing care to hospitalized animals, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications and treatments under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, fecal analysis, heartworm testing, and feline leukemia and FIV testing.
- Maintained accurate patient records using computer software systems.
- Prepared surgical instruments for sterilization and maintained a clean operating environment during surgeries.
- Monitored anesthesia levels during surgery and provided post-surgical recovery support.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kearny Mesa Veterinary Center
San Diego, CA
08.2010 - 02.2021
- Cleaned and maintained veterinary equipment and instruments.
- Sterilized surgical tools before and after use.
- Stocked supplies and medications in the clinic or hospital setting.
- Prepared samples for laboratory testing as requested by veterinarian.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Used high-tech equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
La Mesa, CA
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Basic animal care services, treatments and diagnostics
Education
Registered Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Allied Staffing Education
California 05.2021
Certified Vet Assistant - Veterinary Medicine
PIMA Medical Institute
Chela Vista, CA12.2007
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Management
- Post Operative Care
- Physical Examinations
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Veterinary Terminology
- Physical Examination
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Animal Restraint
- Injectable Agent Induction
- Veterinary Standards and Procedures
- Patient Positioning
- Aseptic Techniques
- Intramuscular Injection
- Blood Collection
- IV Medication Administration
- Administering Subcutaneous Medication
- Surgical Preparation
- Subcutaneous Injection
- General Anesthesia Recovery
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory
- X-Ray Review
- Infection Control
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Specimen Preparation
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Performing Ultrasounds
- Monitoring Recovery
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician licensed by the state of California. CA15218
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Center Veterinary Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kearny Mesa Veterinary Center
08.2010 - 02.2021
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
09.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Allied Staffing Education
Certified Vet Assistant - Veterinary Medicine
PIMA Medical Institute
- Registered Veterinary Technician licensed by the state of California. CA15218
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