Siena Buxton
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
West Warwick,RI
10
years of professional experience
Experienced Oncology Veterinary Technician with expertise in intravenous catheterization, chemotherapy and immunotherapy reconstitution and administration, anesthesia monitoring, and pain management. Dedicated to providing compassionate nursing care while emphasizing safety, trust, and communication with clients. Recognized for attention to detail, strong clinical skills, and the ability to support the veterinary medical oncologist through complex protocols and procedures.
Work History
Oncology Veterinary Technician
5 Years 4 Months- Provide compassionate nursing care for oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Safely prepare, handle, and administer chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with safety protocol.
- Monitor patients before, during and after treatments. Identify and report any adverse reactions immediately.
- Perform venipuncture to collect their blood before treatment to ensure they are adequate to treat.
- Educate pet owners on chemotherapy, medications, monitoring.
- Calculate medication dosages and verify treatment protocols to ensure patient safety and accuracy.
- Place iv catheters, administer sedation until adequate for endotracheal intubation and monitor under general anesthesia to ensure the safety with every patient for procedures.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted veterinarians and technicians while providing optimal care and comfort.
- Ensured proper restraint techniques were employed during examinations or procedures to protect both staff members and animals from harm.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted patient care services.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Assistant Manager
2 Years- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient animal care and shelter management.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance animal adoption procedures and outcomes.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance while managing inventory of supplies.
Animal Care Attendant
1 Year- Provided daily care, feeding, ensuring health and well-being while maintaining a clean and safe environment for the animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
- Dean's List [Spring, 2015]
- [Alpha Chi Omega] Member
High School Diploma
Skills
RECOVER CPR Certified
Chemotherapy catheterization
Drug safety compliance
Intubation & Anesthesia monitoring
Medication calculations
Tube and catheter placement
Timeline
Oncology Veterinary Technician
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
09.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Assistant Manager
Animal Rescue Rhode Island
09.2017 - 09.2019Read More
Animal Care Attendant
Animal Rescue Rhode Island
09.2016 - 09.2017Read More
High Point University
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources
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Blair Academy
High School Diploma
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