Zineb McConnell
Ripon,CA
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in the veterinary field, I bring passion, professionalism, compassion, and excellence in care to all patients and clients. My experience has led many of my employers to task me with training of staff, my guidance has led many technicians to expand their careers by becoming registered technicians or moving up in the company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ripon Veterinary Hospital
Ripon, USA
10.2018 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough physical examinations of animals by taking and recording basic vital signs such as respiration rate, pulse, and temperature
- Generated animal treatment records and performed, tracked, and scheduled follow-ups.
- Placed IV catheters, completed x-rays, and cleaned surgical sites to prepare for procedures
- Administered prescribed treatments to help patients recover from illnesses, injuries, and surgeries
- Assisted DVM with procedures, such as dentistry, and support work, such as administering anesthesia and obtaining samples for laboratory testing.
- Triaged patients over the phone and in person to determine the best use of veterinary resources and prioritize urgent cases.
- Supported approximately 5-6 animal surgeries per day by maintaining surgical equipment, preparing animals for procedures, and monitoring animal condition following surgery.
- Assisted with dental cleaning, polishing, dental charting, extractions, and other dental procedures.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Manteca Veterinary Hospital
Manteca, USA
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Administered anesthesia and monitored the animal's responses to proactively adjust the dosages
- Triaged patients over phone and in-person to determine best use of veterinary resources and prioritize urgent cases
- Assisted DVM with procedures such as dentistry and support work such as administering anesthesia and obtaining samples for laboratory testing
- Supported approximately 30 animal surgeries per week by maintaining surgical equipment, preparing animals for procedures, and monitoring animal condition following surgery
- Conducted thorough physical examinations of animals by taking and recording basic vital signs such as respiration rate, pulse, and temperature
- Placed IV catheters, completed x-rays, and cleaned surgical sites to prepare for procedures
- Emergency triage and care
- Led the technician team in the Canine Influenza outbreak in 2017
Veterinary Technician
St. Francis Pet Clinic
Santa Barbara, USA
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Surgical induction, monitoring and recovery
- Care and treatment of multiple hospitalized patients
- Dental prophylaxis and extractions
- Emergency assessment and triage
- Managing doctor's outpatient and surgical schedule
- Client communication/education
- Staff support and training
- Opening and closing practice
- Outpatient treatment, hospitalized patient assessment and treatment, surgical induction, assistance and recovery, emergency triage, radiographs, dental prophylaxis and charting, lab work, procedural estimates, client communication/education, staff training
Education
Registered Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Allied Staff Education
San Jose, CA06-2016
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA, USA06-1998
Santa Rosa Junior College/ Santa Barbara City College
CASkills
- DVMax
- Avimark
- Cornerstone
- ClientTrax
- IV placement
- Anesthesia administration
- Veterinary dentistry
- Procedure support
- Surgical preparation
- Emergency first aid
- Treatment administration
Certification
- REVMA, 90
- Adult and infant CPR
- Certified First Responder
Locations
- 438 Sequoia Ave, Manteca, CA, 95337
- Ripon, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Palm Desert, CA
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ripon Veterinary Hospital
10.2018 - 04.2024
Registered Veterinary Technician
Manteca Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
Veterinary Technician
St. Francis Pet Clinic
12.2012 - 08.2016
- REVMA, 90
- Adult and infant CPR
- Certified First Responder
Registered Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Allied Staff Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Santa Rosa Junior College/ Santa Barbara City College
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