Teena Simon
Canyon Lake,TX
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in medical and laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Manager
City Of South Padre Island, Texas
09.2007 - 06.2020
- Obtain and negotiate comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity and availability of materials, supplies, equipment and services.
- Prepare and distribute a variety of formal and informal requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, procurement histories and specifications for materials, equipment and supplies' ensuring the correct information is processed.
- Responsible for adhering to all federal, state and city purchasing policies while performing purchasing tasks and the bidding process.
- Ensure the accuracy of records including: time sheets, overtime controls, attendance, forms necessary for accidents, incidents, injuries, etc.
- Develop, implement, and administer program goals and objectives necessary to provide transit service.
- Develop outlines, timelines, staffing plans, budgets and templates.
- Respond to complaints, questions or requests for information for the general public, federal, state and local agencies.
- Assist in monitoring work flow, evaluations, methods and procedures for compliance requirements.
- Attend local and out-of-town Transportation meetings as required
- Creates, revises and edits correspondence and documents such as memos, letters, reports and complaints.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Veterinary Technician
Port Isabel Animal Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2007
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- In-patient medical care; administer medications, assist and perform treatments, diagnostics and monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run tests and administer fluids.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- 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.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinary Technician
Canyon Animal Clinic
09.2002 - 03.2005
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered vaccinations to a variety of animal species.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
Fort Stockton, TXSkills
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Veterinary Medical Records Software
- Medical History Collection and Record Keeping
- Thoracic and Abdominal Radiograph
- Dental Procedures
- Wound Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Treatment Administration
- Surgical Procedures and Support
Timeline
Transit Manager
City Of South Padre Island, Texas
09.2007 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician
Port Isabel Animal Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2007
Veterinary Technician
Canyon Animal Clinic
09.2002 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
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