Tayler LaFountain
Monroe
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and phlebotomy in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
North Main Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
Veterinary Technician
The Cat Doctor Of Monroe
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Placed IV catheters, assisted with surgical procedures and sterilized instruments.
- Monitored and provided treatments to current in-patients (incl. calculating drug doses, collecting blood and urine samples, and running in-house laboratory tests).
- Maintained a positive and collaborative attitude under stressful situations.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
The Ann Arbor Cat Clinic
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Recovery Assistant/Outpatient Technician
Heritage Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Stautzenberger College
Maumee, OH10.2018
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Client Counseling
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Anesthesia Administration
- Dental Radiology
- Animal Diagnostics
- Animal restraint
- Cytocentesis
- Veterinary dentistry
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Canine and feline intubation
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
North Main Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
The Cat Doctor Of Monroe
04.2019 - 12.2022
Veterinary Technician Assistant
The Ann Arbor Cat Clinic
03.2018 - 02.2019
Recovery Assistant/Outpatient Technician
Heritage Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Stautzenberger College
Similar Profiles
Misty BlumenfeldMisty Blumenfeld
Receptionist at West Main Animal HospitalReceptionist at West Main Animal Hospital
JANICE STRICKLANDJANICE STRICKLAND
Cashier/barista at West Tennessee Health Care- North and Main HospitalCashier/barista at West Tennessee Health Care- North and Main Hospital
Lizbeth ChaidezLizbeth Chaidez
Veterinary Assistant at A Central North Animal HospitalVeterinary Assistant at A Central North Animal Hospital
Adalyz ParedesAdalyz Paredes
Patient Service Specialist at Atrium HealthPatient Service Specialist at Atrium Health
Kayla GrechKayla Grech
MEDICAL/SURGICAL STEP DOWN RN at Hartford HealthcareMEDICAL/SURGICAL STEP DOWN RN at Hartford Healthcare