Virginia Stuscavage
Parma,MI
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal healthcare utilizing Fear Free methods. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kibby Park Animal Hospital
06.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and medical procedures to small animals and pocket pets, documenting changes in condition and recording work performed
- Obtained patient history for appointments including routine, sick, urgent and emergency
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care
- Collected, packaged and shipped blood, tissue and other samples for reference laboratory analysis
- Collected samples and ran in-house laboratory work on Idexx equipment
- Client education including diet, parasite prevention, puppy/ kitten raising and training.
- Trained other LVTs and Veterinary Assistants in operations and procedures
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines, and operations
- Cross trained on front-end/ CSR duties
Veterinary Assistant
Jackson County Animal Shelter
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Performed euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained exam area, operating room, and surgical equipment
- Assisted veterinarian including restraint and supply/ medication collection, during vaccination, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College of Jackson
Jackson, MI06-2016
Skills
- Anesthesia administration and monitoring
- Preventative care including vaccines and parasite control
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Nutritional counseling
- Animal restraint
- Laboratory testing
- Dental procedures
- Surgical assistance
- Euthanasia
- Medical history collection
- Physical exams
- Injections including intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kibby Park Animal Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Jackson County Animal Shelter
05.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College of Jackson
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians
- The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
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