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Sophia Grous

Okeechobee,FL

Summary

Dynamic Emergency Room Veterinary Nurse excelling in emergency care and client communication. Proven ability to deliver compassionate client education while effectively managing cases. Skilled in anesthesia administration and critical care nursing, ensuring optimal outcomes for pets and fostering strong client relationships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Veterinary Nurse

Calusa Veterinary Center Emergency 24hr
Boca Raton, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Triage incoming patients.
  • Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Counseled clients regarding preventative healthcare measures for their pets.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by prepping instruments and equipment for use during surgery.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners dealing with difficult diagnoses or treatments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including kennels, exam rooms and treatment areas.
  • Anesthesia, Surgical Nurse, and Monitoring.
  • Proficient use of Instinct and Cornerstone.
  • Caring for hospitalized patients for 12+ hour shifts.
  • Rounding overnight crew on daytime cases.
  • Emergency life-saving: IVC placement, CPR, intubation.
  • Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, or orally.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment, and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected patient biopsies, and blood, urine, and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of the initial evaluation.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Performed multiple X-ray views alone, as well as with another technician, and sent the radiographs to a radiologist with a history for interpretation.
  • Draw blood for in-house SNAP tests, or in-house HWT, FELV/FIV singles.
  • Work quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Review medications, treatments, and certain labs with owners.
  • Make and provide owners with estimates of treatment.

General Practice Veterinary Nurse

Calusa Veterinary Center Emergency 24hr
Boca Raton, FL
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, orally.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood/urine/fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
  • Place IV catheters in hospitalized patients.
  • Administer vaccinations.
  • Performed multiple x-ray views alone as well as with another technician and sent the radiographs to a radiologist with history for interpretation.
  • Draw blood for in-house SNAP tests or in-house HWT, FELV/FIV singles.
  • Work quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a high-paced, busy environment.
  • Assist doctors in exam rooms to perform exams, administer vaccinations, and educate pet owners.
  • Shave down and prep animals for Ultrasound Exams.
  • Carefully shave animals in need of sanitary shaves to remove matting and keep clean.
  • Float between an average of 5 doctors - maintaining order and efficiency in animal care and discharge.
  • Review medications, treatment, and certain labs with owners.
  • Make and provide owners with estimates of treatment.

Veterinary Technician

Family Pet Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood/urine/fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Performed dental cleanings and extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
  • Place IV catheters in hospitalized patients.
  • Administer vaccinations and SQ medications.
  • Performed multiple x-ray views alone as well as with another technician and sent the radiographs to a radiologist with history for interpretation.
  • Draw blood for in-house SNAP tests or in-house HWT, FELV/FIV singles.

Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Technician

Lund Animal Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
  • Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood draws and physical assessments.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws.
  • Took patient history and temperature for initial assessment.
  • Administered SQ fluids.

Kennel Technician

Clint Moore Animal Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Followed an effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Keep animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.

Education

Associates of Art -

Palm Beach State College
Boca Raton, FL
05.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Patient triage
  • Surgical assistance
  • Anesthesia administration
  • Laboratory sample collection
  • Client education
  • Customer service
  • Record management
  • Emergency response
  • Animal handling
  • Emergency care
  • Intravenous catheter placement
  • Dental procedures
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication dispensing
  • Veterinary nursing
  • Wound management
  • Laboratory testing
  • Client communication
  • Preventative care
  • Fluid therapy
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Euthanasia assistance
  • Paperless recordkeeping
  • Critical care nursing
  • Compassionate care
  • X-ray processing
  • Animal restraint
  • Vaccination administration
  • Post operative care
  • Written communication
  • Effective communication
  • Financial transactions
  • Blood transfusion

References

Ian Berkowitz, Family Friend

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency Room Veterinary Nurse

Calusa Veterinary Center Emergency 24hr
01.2024 - Current

General Practice Veterinary Nurse

Calusa Veterinary Center Emergency 24hr
10.2021 - 12.2023

Veterinary Technician

Family Pet Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2021

Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Technician

Lund Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021

Kennel Technician

Clint Moore Animal Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021

Associates of Art -

Palm Beach State College

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

St. Petersburg College

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