Taryn Flebbe
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Filled prescriptions for a variety of animals
- Obtained blood samples and ran in house tests, such as urinalysis, parasitology, hematology, and more
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and treatments
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization
- Perform treatments on patients, such as subcutaneous fluids, intravenous and intramuscular injections
- Assist keepers with training animals for medical treatments
- Perform daily record keeping in ZIMS software.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Tufts University, Foster Hospital for Small Animals
North Grafton, MA
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Perform life saving techniques during emergencies, such as CPR, placing intravenous catheters, intubating patients
- Manage critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- Monitor patients under anesthesia and assist doctors during surgical procedures
- Perform blood draws, placing central lines, urinary catheters, intravenous catheters, and provide medications
- Maintain medical records for patients and assist doctors in creating treatment plans
- Teach students and interns critical skills during emergencies
- Worked with other Veterinary Technician's to keep patient flows running smoothly and efficiently
- Conducted electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram tracings to test heart and brain activities
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Wickaboag
West Brookfield, MA
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Assist Veterinary Technicians with animal restraint, drawing blood, and preparing vaccines, along with other medications
- Perform laboratory tests, such as CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Fecal Floats, Ear cytology and Urinalysis
- Assist with radiographs and giving medications
- Provide the doctors with assistance during appointments by restraining animals for a physical exams and writing histories
- Perform dental cleanings and monitoring patients under anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Millbury, Massachusetts
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Assist Veterinary Technicians with animal restraint, drawing blood, and preparing vaccines
- Perform laboratory tests, such as a CBC, IOF, Electrolytes, Fecal floats/centrifugations, and Urinalysis
- Assist with x-rays and giving medications
- Help the doctors with office visits and physical exams
- Assist the Veterinary Technician during dental procedures, as well as monitoring vitals while the patient is under anesthesia.
Veterinary Assistant
All Pets Veterinary Hospital
New Jersey
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Assist Veterinary Technicians with restraining animals and preparing vaccines
- Clean boarding kennels and treatment cages
- Learn how to perform laboratory tests, such as running a centrifuge, preparing a fecal slide, and checking a urinalysis
- Assist with taking x-rays and monitoring anesthesia
- Learn how to take histories of patients, answer phones, and make appointments.
Development Assistant
Monmouth County Historical Association
Freehold, NJ
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Processed gift acknowledgements ensuring accuracy of information before mailing them out.
- Managed communications with existing donors through emails, letters, phone calls and other forms of contact.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to track development activities.
- Assisted in developing, organizing and maintaining internal databases.
- Generated thank you letters to acknowledge donations promptly.
Education
Certified Veterinary Technician -
12.2019
Fear Free Certified -
12.2019
Recover Initiative Certified, ALS and BLS -
11.2019
Bachelor's of Science: Pre-Veterinary Science -
Becker College
Worcester, MA05.2019
Associate's of Science: Veterinary Technology -
Becker College
Worcester, MA05.2019
Skills
- Direct Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Content Management
- Community Engagement
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
02.2022 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Tufts University, Foster Hospital for Small Animals
08.2019 - 03.2022
Veterinary Technician
VCA Wickaboag
12.2018 - 09.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2018
Veterinary Assistant
All Pets Veterinary Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2018
Development Assistant
Monmouth County Historical Association
11.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Fear Free Certified -
Recover Initiative Certified, ALS and BLS -
Bachelor's of Science: Pre-Veterinary Science -
Becker College
Associate's of Science: Veterinary Technology -
Becker College
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