Tina Elko
Hazleton,PA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, intravenous placement along with sampling lines, skilled in Emergency and Neurology departments, CPR certified,.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Experience in ER and Neurology Departments
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds and preformed CT scans
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
ER Veterinary Technician
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03.2018
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- Treatment Administration
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- Inpatient Care
- IV Placement
- Placement of Sampling lines
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Charting
- Administering First Aid
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
ER Veterinary Technician
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
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