Stephanie Letourneau
Wallingford,CT
Summary
Professional and compassionate Veterinary Technician dedicated to ensuring well-being of animals through exceptional care and knowledge gained over the last 5 years. Knowledgeable in veterinary medical terminology and animal handling, proficient in performing diagnostic tests and administering treatments. Committed to enhancing animal health and client satisfaction through diligent care and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Managed scheduling and appointments, optimizing clinic operations and veterinarian time.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to all clients following appointments or soft tissue/orthopedic procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals under the definition of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring the proper tests are run, identifying when samples need to be sent to labs or done in-house.
Veterinary Technician
Mountain Lore Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Load appointments, take detailed histories, and hold patients during examinations.
- Draw blood, place IV catheters, administer IV, SQ, and IM medications,
- Ear cleanings, nail trims, and anal gland expressions,
- Fill patient prescriptions and create drug labels based on Doctor’s orders,
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Technician in Training/Surgical Assistant
Newtown Veterinary Specialists
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintain a clean surgical suite and sterilization of instruments using both autoclave and EO sterilizers
- Wrap soft tissue, orthopedic, and ER instrument packs and pouches for surgery
- Admit patients for surgical procedures
- Soft tissue and orthopedic surgical discharges
- Abdominal, thoracic, and orthopedic radiographs (pre and postoperatively)
- Obtain patient vital signs preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively
- Phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, medication administration
- Use Cubex to fill patient prescriptions
- Assisting with surgical induction
- Doppler placement and obtaining blood pressure analysis
- Set up ORs and CT scans as well as pulling correct instruments for each procedure
- Triage patients based on severity
Dogwalker/Pet Sitter
Snagglefoot
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Updated owners on their pet’s care via phone calls, text messages, and photographs
- Provided basic animal care such as walks, feedings, medications, and physical and mental enrichment while their owners were away
- Pet CPR certification
Education
Veterinary Technician Program
Penn Foster
General Studies
Sheehan High School
06.2016
Skills
- Proficient in EzyVet, Avimark, Cornerstone, Instinct, and Covetrus Pulse
- Bandage and Splint placement
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- IV medication administration
- Surgical preparation
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Nail trimming
- Diagnostic sampling
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Closed-chest CPR - Recover CPR Certified - Basic and Advanced Exp 09/28/26
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
04.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Mountain Lore Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
Technician in Training/Surgical Assistant
Newtown Veterinary Specialists
08.2020 - 10.2023
Dogwalker/Pet Sitter
Snagglefoot
09.2019 - 08.2020
Veterinary Technician Program
Penn Foster
General Studies
Sheehan High School
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