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Sonya Thomas

Deland,FL

Summary

Experienced veterinary team member supporting surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, and ultrasound exposure. Manages instrument care, patient handling, and inventory control while coordinating with clinical teams. Maintains calm, direct client communication and coaches new staff on safe protocols.

Work History

Lead Surgical tech

Palmetto Animal Heath Center
Mt Dora, FL
  • Maintained sterile operating readiness by preparing instrument packs and surgical rooms for Palmetto cases.
  • Prepared surgery setups by organizing medications, supplies, and procedure area, ensuring readiness for efficient appointments.
  • Streamlined surgical flow by providing support to animal patients during high-demand veterinary procedures.
  • Supported safe anesthesia monitoring by tracking equipment and patient vital signs during surgery.
  • Facilitated patient recovery and surgical success through comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care at Palmetto.
  • Delivered complete client and patient support from estimates and appointment scheduling through surgery prep, recovery checks, and aftercare guidance.
  • Built staff capability by training new hires on safe restraint and blood collection.
  • Advanced clinical skill set through continuing education in ultrasound and dental procedures.

Vet Technician

South Hall Vet Hospital
Oakwood, GA
12 0
  • Coordinated phone coverage and appointment scheduling to maintain efficient daily office flow.
  • Provided assistance during wellness exams and surgeries to support patient care delivery.
  • Controlled inventory and maintained blood machine equipment to support consistent clinic operations.

Shop Owner

affordable accessories
Oakwood, Georgia
  • Managed sales floor, inventory, and daily shop operations for an affordable accessories store.
  • Guided customers in selecting products and styling accessories to enhance shopping experience.
  • Oversaw stock levels and initiated reorder requests for popular accessories to maintain inventory flow.
  • Processed cash, card, and online payments efficiently at checkout.

loan processor and teller

hallco community credit union
Oakwood, Georgia
  • Processed member loan applications at Hallco Community Credit Union, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
  • Prepared and organized loan files for underwriting review and approval, facilitating efficient decision-making.
  • Executed cash, check, and deposit transactions at the bank branch, maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate cash balance in teller drawer for efficient operations. and verified daily cash counts.
  • Answered customer questions about accounts and services.
  • Managed large sums of cash with strict adherence to security protocols. of money accurately while maintaining proper security procedures.
  • Processed customer deposits and withdrawals accurately and balanced the cash drawer daily.

Education

Chiefland High School
Chiefland, FL

Skills

  • Veterinary surgical assistance
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Surgical intubation
  • Anesthesia oversight
  • Techniques for wound closure
  • Dental procedure support
  • Veterinary ultrasound
  • Patient care management
  • Fear-free animal handling
  • Scheduling surgeries
  • Inventory control
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Training staff members
  • Coordinating team efforts
  • Effective client communication
  • Veterinary care

Timeline

Lead Surgical tech

Palmetto Animal Heath Center

Vet Technician

South Hall Vet Hospital
12 0

Shop Owner

affordable accessories

loan processor and teller

hallco community credit union

Chiefland High School
Sonya Thomas