Victoria Whiddon
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Diligent veterinary professional with solid background in emergency veterinary care. Highly proficient in managing high-stress situations and deliver the top tier GOLDEN standard of care to diverse animal species with proven expertise in compassionate client communication while working seamlessly with veterinary teams in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Daytime Emergency Veterinary Technician
Sherwood South Pet Hospital/ Critical Care Center
07.2024 - Current
- Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food, and pet equipment.
- Performed skilled nursing care tasks such as wound dressings changes or IV catheter placements under veterinarian supervision.
- Mentored junior veterinary technicians on best practices within the clinic environment while fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to maintain optimal levels of medical supplies and equipment for daily clinic operations.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures, ensuring accurate preparation of instruments, medication administration, and post-operative care.
- Educated pet owners on preventative care measures such as vaccinations, dental care, nutrition management, parasite control strategies to improve pet health outcomes.
- Fostered a positive work culture within the clinic by promoting open communication channels among staff members which resulted in increased job satisfaction.
- Improved client relationships by addressing concerns promptly, offering helpful advice, and ensuring clear communication between clients and the veterinary team.
- Supported veterinarians in conducting emergency surgeries on various species with precision and accuracy.
Intensive Care & Surgery Technician
Capital Area Veterinary Specialists
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for surgical supplies through effective communication with supply chain management teams.
- Assisted in life-saving interventions by providing precise suturing techniques under direct supervision from surgeons during complex operations.
- Minimized delays in surgery schedules through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of malfunctioning equipment or instrumentation issues.
- Ensured seamless surgeries by assisting surgeons with proper instrument handling and anticipating their needs during procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection for patients through diligent sterilization and organization of surgical instruments before, during, and after surgeries.
- Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between diverse surgical specialties to meet fluctuating staffing needs.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by setting up operating rooms according to surgeon preferences and procedure requirements.
Veterinary Technician & Receptionist
Kleinpeter Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2016
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-2014
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Client communication
- Vaccine administration
- Anesthesia administration
- Wound management
- Fluid therapy
- Euthanasia procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Post operative care
- Dental prophylaxis
- Laboratory testing
- Animal restraint
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency triage
154 hours of continuing education credits in small animal veterinary medicine
My continuing education credits consist of a considerable amount of topics, including surgery ,anesthesia protocols, internal medicine , emergency and critical care, dentistry & ethics/ communication.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Daytime Emergency Veterinary Technician
Sherwood South Pet Hospital/ Critical Care Center
07.2024 - Current
Intensive Care & Surgery Technician
Capital Area Veterinary Specialists
06.2019 - 04.2024
Veterinary Technician & Receptionist
Kleinpeter Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Baton Rouge Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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