Tara DiPinto
Allentown,NJ
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Raintree Veterinary Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- 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.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
Food Service Team Member
NutriServe
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Import and Export Coordinator
Cosmetic Essence Inc
03.1999 - 04.2002
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Buying Operations
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- File and Records Management
- IV Placement
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture Restraint
- Injectable Agent Induction
- Dental Procedures
- Intramuscular Injections
- Endotracheal Tubes
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Suction and Cautery Machine Operation
- Monitoring Recovery
- Product Inventories
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Surgical procedures and support
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Raintree Veterinary Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Food Service Team Member
NutriServe
08.2008 - 08.2015
Import and Export Coordinator
Cosmetic Essence Inc
03.1999 - 04.2002
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Buying Operations
Fashion Institute of Technology
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