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Taylor Detwiler

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Skilled Veterinary Technician in veterinary care. Works hard to create a positive customer experience and provide animals with top-notch care and services.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinarian Technician

Roo
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular laboratory work including blood chemistry analysis, fecal exams, urinalysis, skin scrapings, among other tests for accurate diagnosis of medical conditions.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions on pet health.
  • Streamlined workflow processes with effective inventory management and restocking of supplies when necessary.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian, safeguarding animal health.

Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency Hospital Of Mansfield
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
  • Reduced errors in diagnostic testing by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on veterinary practices and techniques.
  • Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
  • Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
  • Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
  • Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.

Veterinary Technician

CityVet
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • 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.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Veterinary Assistant

Brookside Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • 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 under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.

Veterinary Technician

Penny Paws Animal Clinic
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
  • Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections upon check-in and notified customers of issues immediately.
  • Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
  • Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
  • Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
  • Euthanized terminally ill patients.
  • Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
  • Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
  • Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
  • Processed financial transactions for clients.
  • Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Clear Brook High School
Friendswood, TX
2009

Veterinary Assisting Certificate - undefined

Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX
2014

Associate of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX
2020

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Materials preparation
  • Data entry
  • Urine sample collection and urinalysis
  • Skin scraping
  • Controlled substance management
  • Animal vaccinations
  • Lab operations
  • California mastitis testing
  • Consulting on breeding
  • Jugular intravenous catheterization
  • Observing and recording behavior
  • Safety and compliance
  • Centrifugation and fecal flotation
  • General anesthesia monitoring
  • Necropsy
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Administering anesthesia
  • Communication skills
  • Specimen collection and analysis
  • Inhalant anesthesia
  • Nail trimming
  • Infection control
  • Streak Agar plate to obtain isolated colonies and pure cultures
  • Feline cat bag restraint
  • Intraperitoneal injection
  • Medication administration
  • Ear sample collection
  • Dietary recommendations
  • Oral and topical medication administration
  • File and records management
  • Canine and feline intubation
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Cephalic, jugular and saphenous venipuncture restraint
  • Fluorescein stain test
  • Surgical scrubbing procedures
  • Patient positioning
  • Examining animals
  • Treating wounds
  • Anal sac expression
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • Heartworm diagnostic testing
  • Administrative support
  • Administering IV medication
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Reconstituting medications and vaccines
  • Intravenous injection

Certification

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency Hospital Of Mansfield
07.2023 - 10.2024

Veterinarian Technician

Roo
06.2023 - Current

Veterinary Technician

CityVet
10.2021 - 04.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Brookside Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021

Veterinary Technician

Penny Paws Animal Clinic
05.2020 - 07.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Clear Brook High School

Veterinary Assisting Certificate - undefined

Cedar Valley College

Associate of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Cedar Valley College

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