Vicky Cesare
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Triage multiple emergency patients and client interaction/education
- Facilitating diagnostics for the patient such as radiographs, bloodwork, ultrasound, echocardiogram
- Patient admission/discharge to the hospital including placing IV catheters, starting on fluids, medications
- Making sure medical records are properly written and updated throughout patient’s emergency visit
- Provided exceptional client service, addressing pet owner concerns with empathy and professionalism during high-stress situations.
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2024
- Some hours worked in the ER department
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Monitored vital signs and patient behavior, providing timely updates to veterinary staff for accurate assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments under veterinarian supervision, ensuring compliance with protocols and documented changes in condition
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- On call for surgeries & high level one on one care cases such as ventilator patients
Veterinary Technician
Oradell Animal Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2016
- Trained in multiple departments to start, including anesthesia, surgery, radiology and internal medicine.
- Became a cardiology technician in January, 2010
- Assisted in performing echocardiograms, x-rays, and Holter monitoring procedures.
Veterinary Technician
Butler Veterinary Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Did part-time work for a year on the weekends
- General practice skills used as listed below in Hasbrouck Heights job
Veterinary Assistant
Oradell Animal Hospital-Hasbrouck Heights Veterinary Group
03.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted veterinarians and restrained animals during physical examinations.
- Prepared vaccinations and obtained and submitted laboratory samples
- Cross-trained as a receptionist answering telephones, making appointments, and filing
- Prepared and dispensed medications for patients requested by the veterinarian
- Conducted client education by explaining how to give subcutaneous fluids and/or injections at home.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ08.2009
Skills
- Client communication/education
- Computer efficiency
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Fluid therapy
- Post operative care
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs assessment
- Intravenous injection
- Pain management
- Medication administration
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician, 2009 - present
Timeline
ER Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
05.2024 - 02.2026
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2024
Veterinary Technician
Butler Veterinary Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2016
Veterinary Technician
Oradell Animal Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2016
Veterinary Assistant
Oradell Animal Hospital-Hasbrouck Heights Veterinary Group
03.2006 - 08.2009
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College