Vanessa Mueller
Farmingdale
Summary
Caring and reliable veterinary technician with several years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks necessary to provide the best quality of care for animals. Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Vets on the Hudson
Edgewater
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Used effective triage capabilities to maintain an organized and efficient hospital flow.
- Assisted in the proper treatment of patients, including phlebotomy, subcutaneous fluid administration, calculating medication dosages, and running in-house lab work.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Ordered supplies needed for the practice such as medications or medical instruments.
- Educated clients on animal health care, including proper nutrition, preventive care, parasite control and general husbandry practices.
- Utilized radiography equipment to take X-rays of animals for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a veterinarian.
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Heal Veterinary Hospital
Brooklyn
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Successfully manage a team of five to ensure the proper functioning of the hospital in order to increase profitability efficiently and effectively.
- Experience with some exotic care such as rodents, avians, and reptiles.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients regarding questions about their pets' healthcare needs.
- Assisted veterinarians in providing medical treatments to animals, including administering medication, vaccines, collecting urine and blood samples, running in-house lab work, performing radiographs, preparing for surgery, placing IV catheters, and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of animals treated and medications administered by the Veterinary Technician staff.
- Advised clients on best practices for pet health care, nutrition, behavior and preventive medicine programs.
- Documented patient histories including physical examination findings, diagnostic results and treatments performed.
- Assisted with polishing, scaling, and intubation for scheduled dental procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Bushwick Veterinary Center
Brooklyn
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05-2018
Skills
- Triage capabilities
- Patient monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia operation
- Radiography operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Vets on the Hudson
04.2024 - 12.2024
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Heal Veterinary Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Bushwick Veterinary Center
03.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
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