TALIA COOPER
Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 4 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in general practice. Recognized for being cross trained in every single position offered and dedicated to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Ocean Heights Animal Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Sales Associate
Adidas
06.2014 - 05.2020
- During 6 years many different roles were taken on including cash register, stock, replenishing, training new employees, preparing new items to go out, customer service, and visual merchandising.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Animal Programs
Philadelphia Zoo
05.2017 - 12.2019
- The first year at Philadelphia Zoo, animal care intern, which included 11 hour shifts of cleaning enclosures, packing animals, preparing diets and medicine, administering diets, and creating enrichment under supervision
- Second year, I was hired in the Conservation Education Department where I spent most of the day taking care of farm animals while educating the public on these very animals
- Approximately six months after accepting my position in Conservation Education, I was promoted to the Animal Department
- Daily duties included cleaning enclosures, packing animals unsupervised, handling animals for meet and greets
- As well as creating and administering diets, watching animals during observational periods, helping create health and training plans, and assisting veterinarians with physicals
- Animals that have been handled but am not limited to: skinks, bearded dragons, legless lizards, boas, pythons, exotic snakes, variety of tortoises and turtles, birds (chickens, pheasants, pigeons/ doves, parakeets/lorikeets, small birds of prey), mammals (porcupines, farm animals, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, armadillos), Madagascar hissing cockroaches, centipedes, scorpions, & New Guinea walking sticks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05.2026
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Controlled Substance Management
- Diagnostic sampling
- Medication Administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Client Education
- Diagnostic Imaging
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Ocean Heights Animal Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Animal Programs
Philadelphia Zoo
05.2017 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Adidas
06.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stockton University
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