Stephanie Perez
Leander,TX
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Eye Center
Austin, TX
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Taking Vital Signs, drawing blood and gathering medical history
- Performing an initial examination of the animal
- Assisting veterinarian in surgery such as suturing and watching anesthesia
- Performing emergency aid
- Cleaned and disinfected exam and surgery areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and odors
- Processed new patients and updated client records in computer database
- Greeted pet owners and went over treatments and cost for procedures and surgical procedures
- Performed intervenous injections, subcutaneous injections for procedures, treatments and surgery
- Carefully assisting with animal restrained
- Performed opthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical medications, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry
- Trained new incoming veterinary technicians
- Collected biopsies and blood samples for analysis
- Triaged incoming animals to determine treatment and surgical procedures
Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Room
San Antonio, TX
03.1996 - 03.2011
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
- Managed inventory of main hospital and surgery rooms
- Managed telephones and talked to clients over phone for advice
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns on general procedures and treatment
- Carefully taking vitals, drawing blood and gathering medical history from client and veterinarian
- Providing emergency aid when needed
- Performing laboratory procedures
- Performing and initial examination of the animal
- Calculating medication for animals for procedures and administered oral, topical, vaccinations and injectable medications on animals
- Carefully suturing when needed
- Performed dental extractions while under anesthesia
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environment by using a autoclave
- Performed X-rays
- Training other veterinary staff
- Processed financial transactions for clients
- Maintained a daily log of bloodwork data
- Worked overnights and 24 hour shifts
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2023
Skills
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Billing and Invoicing
- Medication Administration
- Client Counseling
- Animal Vaccinations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Drug Inventory Oversight
- Anesthesia Administration
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Emergency First Aid
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Equipment Sterilization
- Prescription Management
- Physical Examinations
- Staff Training
- Clear Communication
- Treatment and Research Records
- Client Education
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Medical Histories
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Discharge
- Customer Service
Timeline
Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Eye Center
03.2011 - 08.2013
Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Room
03.1996 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Austin Community College
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