Vanessa Elam
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced veterinary technician skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional customer service. Demonstrates compassion towards people and excels in fast-paced, multitasking environments. Strong emphasis on communication and a dedication to continuous learning for career success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Jersey Village Animal Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Assist veterinarians during patient appointments. Patient restraint, client communication/education.
- Performed venipuncture for diagnostics, place IV catheters and administered IV injections and vaccines.
- Triage hospitalized patients and emergency patients.
- Answer client phone calls requesting technician assistance, answering questions. Scheduling appointments.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital areas.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital
- Surgical instrument sterilization.
- Handled a caseload of 30-40 pet visits per week, providing vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and taking medical histories.
Veterinary Technician
Alpine Veterinary Clinic
Alpine, CA
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Assist veterinarians during patient appointments. Patient restraint, client communication/education.
- Performed venipuncture for diagnostics, place IV catheters and administered IV injections and vaccines.
- Triage hospitalized patients and emergency patients.
- Answer client phone calls requesting technician assistance, answering questions. Scheduling appointments.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital areas.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital
- Surgical instrument sterilization.
- Handled a caseload of 30-40 pet visits per week, providing vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and taking medical histories.
Veterinary Technician
El Centro Animal Clinic
Alpine, CA
04.2006 - 07.2011
- Assist veterinarians during patient appointments. Patient restraint, client communication/education.
- Performed venipuncture for diagnostics, place IV catheters and administered IV injections and vaccines.
- Triage hospitalized patients and emergency patients.
- Answer client phone calls requesting technician assistance, answering questions. Scheduling appointments.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital areas.
- Clean and sanitizing designated hospital
- Surgical instrument sterilization.
- Handled a caseload of 30-40 pet visits per week, providing vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and taking medical histories.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Multitasking, problem solving and quick thinking in fast paced environment
- Veterinary Technician skills and seniored experience
- IT support specialist knowledge
- Certified medical assistant
Certification
IT support specialist via Coursera
Certified medical assistant via US Career Institute
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Jersey Village Animal Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Alpine Veterinary Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2015
Veterinary Technician
El Centro Animal Clinic
04.2006 - 07.2011