Zaynab Ewing-Boyd
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
Alexandria, VA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Performed nail trims on animals upon owner request.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abusua Pa Homeschool
Washington, DC05.2023
Skills
- Client Education
- Medical History
- Monitoring Recovery
- Preventive Care
- Lab Operations
- Patient Discharges
- Patient Positioning
- Supply Restocking
- Inpatient Care
- Elizabethan Collar Application
- Explaining Treatment
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Ear Cleaning
- Clinical Pathology
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Abusua Pa Homeschool
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