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Theresa Jancik

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced veterinary technician with several years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks. Effective in administering injections and treatments, taking x-rays, and providing quality patient care. Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care techniques. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced veterinary settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Surgical Technician

Animal Emergency and Referral Center
Oakdale, MN
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide assistance during surgical procedures as required, and carry out standard and surgical nursing care tasks for animal patients, including tasks like surgical preparation, maintaining aseptic conditions, and administering pre-surgical treatments.
  • Providing an accumulative history of patients, and fielding proper questions for surgical consultations. Provide pet owners with information on medical procedures.
  • Aseptically assisting the surgeon during the procedure, i.e. Handling instruments, retraction, positioning of animals, etc.

Veterinary Assistant

Blue Cross Animal Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
10.2019 - Current
  • Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians by dispensing and administering medications, assisting with radiographs, and providing restraint and general care for canine and feline patients.
  • Advise pet owners on proper care while addressing inquiries.
  • Proficient in administering fluids, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and taking blood samples

Surgical Technologist

NAMSA
Minneapolis, MN
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Set up and assist with routine surgical procedures.
  • Perform clinical observations and administer medications, fluids, and injections on small mammal species.
  • Maintain quality record-keeping and stay updated on SOPs and GLP.

Mammal Nursery Intern

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
Roseville, MN
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Administering medications and fluids to a variety of wildlife species.
  • Providing proper nutrition based on species-specific requirements, and maintaining sanitary habitats for patients.
  • Creating enrichment to mimic natural behaviors and environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2022

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Time Management
  • Capable of working individually or in a group environment
  • Adapting to new and stressful situations
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassionate care
  • Catheter placement
  • Sterile technique
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Venipuncture proficiency

Certification

  • Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization

Timeline

Veterinary Surgical Technician

Animal Emergency and Referral Center
05.2023 - Current

Surgical Technologist

NAMSA
10.2022 - 05.2023

Mammal Nursery Intern

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
06.2021 - 10.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Blue Cross Animal Hospital
10.2019 - Current
  • Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Minnesota
Theresa Jancik