Tia Smith
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic veterinary technician student successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Offers well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building. Calm in crises with skills to reassure owners while providing urgent care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Kempsville Veterinary Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2022 - Current
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Documented patient information with precision to maintain records accuracy.
- Monitored animals' recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of behavioral changes.
- Completed boarding paperwork and intake of clients' pets.
- Prepared vaccines for animals and delivered blood and lab results, including urinalysis, heartworm, and feline leukemia tests.
Volunteer
Virginia Beach SPCA
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions.
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Assisted with bathing and brushing to keep animals clean, attractive and comfortable.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA08-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Hollins University
Roanoke, VAHigh School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2019
Skills
- Client education
- Client communication
- Fear Free Animal Restraint
- Aggressive Animal Handling
- Emergency and preventive care
- Assistance with ultrasound restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Surgery preparation
- Exam room preparation
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Post operative care
- Phlebotomy Skills (Jugular, Cephalic, Medial Saphenous, Lateral Saphenous)
- Laboratory procedures
- SNAP Tests
- IDEXX Catalyst Dx/One
- IDEXX Procyte
- Urinalysis- Sedivue
- Radiology techniques
- Intravenous catheterization
- Vaccine administration
- Dremel/ Nail trim
- Sanitary trims
- Basic Grooming Technique
- First Aid/CPR experience
- Urgent care
- Euthanasia assistance
Affiliations
- Veterinary Academic Achievement from St. George’s Med/Vet Summer Academy- 2018
- “Best Sutures” in Veterinary Summer Academy at St. George’s University- 2018
- Fifth Place for Veterinary Medicine at VA HOSA State Leadership Conference- 2018
- First Place for Veterinary Medicine at VA HOSA State Leadership Conference- 2019
Certification
- Microsoft Office 2019
- IGNITE's VRCE Program- In progress
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Kempsville Veterinary Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Virginia Beach SPCA
05.2013 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Hollins University
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
- Microsoft Office 2019
- IGNITE's VRCE Program- In progress
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Tidewater Community College
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