Taylor Vance
La Habra,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated Veterinary Student who excels in my classes. Working as a Veterinary Technician/ Kennel Attendant for 4 years has provided me with extensive clinical experience and the development of numerous essential skills such as intravenous catheterization and suturing. I have strong interpersonal skills, I am detail oriented and I have a true passion for veterinary care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Camino Pet Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Answered owner animal health questions and gave care instructions.
- Administered medications to hospitalized patients and communicated/documented changes in condition.
- Assisted in administration of anesthesia for surgery and prepared patients for surgery.
- Placed IV catheters and intubated
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures.
- Performed radiographs
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, including sedatives, pain medication and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Performed dental nerve blocks, extractions and suturing.
- Performed fecal examinations.
- Collected urine via ultrasound guided cytocentesis.
- Performed venipuncture
Veterinary Kennel Attendant
Camino Pet Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean kennels for boarded, hospitalized and surgical patients.
- Walked and fed boarded animals and ensured access to clean water at all times.
- Reported any unusual behavior and/or possible health concerns to the technicians and doctors.
- Bathed animals and provided basic grooming i.e., nail trims, ear plucking, anal gland expression, and sanitary trims.
- Assisted technicians and doctors with treatments.
- Assisted with radiographs.
- Assisted clients with pick-ups and drop offs of pets.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA05.2019
Skills
- Cytocentesis
- Intravenous injection
- Anesthesia Administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical Preparation
- Canine and feline intubation
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Fluorescein stain test
- Dental Procedures
- Intramuscular injection
- Vaccine administration
Other Work History
Barista, 12/2019 to 01/2020
Starbucks- Corona, CA
- Served customer and prepared food and drinks
- Resolved customer complaints
- Effectively worked with coworkers to perform tasks efficiently
- Maintained the cleanliness of the facility and made sure we were well stocked with supplies
Sales Associate, 08/2019 to 12/2019
Party City-Corona, CA
- Worked the cash register
- Answered phone calls and assisted customers
- Helped customers with merchandise returns
- Directed customers and recommended products
- Kept the store clean and organized
Student Worker, 09/2016-05/2019
UCSC Cowell-Stevenson Dining Hall- Santa Cruz, CA
- Prepared, cooked and served food to patrons
- Trained new employees
- Resolved customer complaints
- Washed dishes and kept facility clean
References
Cedrick Koch, DVM Camino Pet Hospital: (949) 307-0783
Aaron Shoolman, DVM, Practice owner of Camino Pet Hospital: (949)697-8346
Lauren Payton, RVT Camino Pet Hospital: (714)369-5986
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Camino Pet Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Veterinary Kennel Attendant
Camino Pet Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Santa Cruz
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