Shannon Hubbard
Vet Tech
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Belleville Area Humane Society
12.2021 - Current
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Greeted pet owners and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Technician
All About Pets Veterinary Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Vet Technician Instructor
Vatterott Career College
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Instruct students on recording symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Instructed students how to process new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Classes taught: Medical Terminology, Lab Animal, Exotic animals, Large animal, Animal technology 1-4.
- Prepared a VTNE study group for students.
Veterinary Technician
All About Pets Veterinary Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted in many surgeries: spay, neuter, amptuation, c-sections.
- Performed anesthesia for multiple surgeries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
05.2001 -
Skills
IV Medication Administration
Controlled Substance Management
Jugular Intravenous Catheterization
Medical History Collection
Tail Restraint
Closed-Chest CPR
Stress-free animal restraint
Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Equine lower leg wrap
Cytocentesis
Feline cat bag restraint
Intravenous injection
Vaccinations
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Wound treatment
Lab operations
Infection Control
Diagnostic sampling
Anal sac expression
Nail trimming
Restraint pole use
Skin scraping
Animal birth procedures
Tail restraint
File and records management
Euthanasia
Fluorescein stain test
Canine and feline intubation
X-ray review
Intraperitoneal injection
Emergency and preventive care
California mastitis testing
Surgical procedures and support
Patient Positioning
Dietary recommendations
Heartworm diagnostic testing
General anesthesia monitoring
Schiotiz tonometry method
Medication Administration
Animal behavior observation
Ear sample collection
Instrument pack sterilization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Vet Technician - Belleville Area Humane Society
12.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician - All About Pets Veterinary Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
Vet Technician Instructor - Vatterott Career College
10.2014 - 12.2018
Veterinary Technician - All About Pets Veterinary Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2015
Hickey At Vet Tech Institute - Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
05.2001 -