Terry Garratt

• Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
• Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
• Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
• Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
• Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
• Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.

Lead Technician in stray building. Intake at desk, treatments as needed for animals per veterinarian on staff in shelter hospital. Housekeeping as needed in kennels. Exercise dogs. Worked with veterinarian on staff moving animal from kennel to hospital for any exams and treatments while animal was in stray compound .