Technician Medical
Resume:
Emily Zagozdon
Carpentersville, Il 60110
August 23, 2010
Premier Staffing Services
Columbus, OH 43201
Dear Premier Staffing Services,
I noticed the open position on your website and I am extremely interested in the
position at your facility. As you will see on my enclosed resume, I have the educational
background, professional experience, and track record your business requires. In addition,
I am motivated and enthusiastic, and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to
your team’s success. I would, also, like to tell you a little bit about myself. My family and
I currently live in Illinois, where I am a veterinary technician at Veterinary Specialty
Center of Buffalo Grove in their Emergency and Critical Care Department. Recently, my
spouse and I decided to move to Canal Winchester, Ohio, to be closer to family. We are
extremely excited and are jump starting the employment process. Although, I would not
be able to start until November 1st, I am available for phone interviews at any time and in
person interviews starting October 18th. I will make myself available at your convenience,
during or outside of normal business hours. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Emily Zagozdon
Emily Zagozdon 2427 Silverstone Dr
Veterinary Technician Carpentersville, Il
630-***-**** 60110
abj43x@r.postjobfree.com
Compassionate and competent with over 8 years’
experience assisting veterinarians in medical and surgical
procedures, ranging from routine to emergency and critical care.
Recognized as efficient, skilled in multitasking, and dedicated to
providing prompt, courteous service. Effective communicator who
enjoys working with people and is able to educate owners on
protecting their companion animals’ health and well-being.
Professional Experience
Veterinary Technician in Emergency and Critical Care Department
Veterinary Specialty Center 7/19/2009- Present
1515 Busch Parkway phone: 847-***-****
Buffalo Grove, Il
60089
Medical and Surgical Procedures
Triage and provide specialized nursing care for patients in the emergency or critical
phase of their illness or injury (IMHA, ITP, DKA, HBC, Bite Wounds, ect.)
Placement of IV catheters. Assist in placements of central lines, PICC or PIC lines.
Deliver Oxygen using flow-by, nasal, or intubation. Accurate use of Oxygen tank.
Setup and monitoring of all CRIs.
Accurately calculate and administer all medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV, ect.).
Obtain blood pressures via Doppler, Cardell, or Life Window.
Accurately use and monitor Telemetry Unit in ICU.
Sterile placement of UCS (male and female).
Recovery of surgical/imaging patients from anesthesia.
Responsible for accurately following all instruction on patient(s) treatment sheets as
ordered by doctor.
Accurately logging out control drugs when administered.
Keep a clean/sterile and professional work environment.
Providing informative communication and emotional support for all clients.
Educate clients on diseases/ preventive care, home care (post-surgery, diabetic
discharges, and administering subcutaneous fluids and medications.), grooming, diet,
geriatric care, and other aspects of animal care.
Lab/Diagnostic Work
Obtain blood, urine, and other fluid samples for in house testing or to be sent out.
Accurately maintain and run Catalyst, Lasercyte, Heska and other blood/chemistry
analyzers and deliver results promptly to doctor.
Perform digital radiography as required. Assist in restraining animals during
ultrasounds/radiography.
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Front Office/ Administration
Cross-trained to perform front office duties, including invoicing/cashing out,
providing estimates, and more.
Polite and accurate telephone communication with clients such as patient updates and
emergency instruction.
Veterinary Technician 06/2002-09/2007
Carol Stream Animal Hospital phone: 630-***-****
140 Elk Trail
Carol Stream, Il
60110
Assisted 4 veterinarians in providing comprehensive veterinary care. Skilled in
performing the following:
Medical and Surgical Procedures
Assist in all types of medical treatment (with proper restraint techniques), ranging
from routine office examinations to emergency and critical care, and euthanasia.
Set up all equipment and prep patients for surgery: shaving, intubating, inserting IV
catheters, and administering intravenous/intramuscular anesthesia/sedation.
Assist with surgeries, including spaying/neutering, declawing, exploratory,
cystotomy, TPLO, abscess, wound care, and other procedures.
Perform complete dentistry.
Monitor anesthesia and patients’ vital signs.
Accurately document anesthetic drugs used during surgery; handle post-surgical
recovery: extubation, patient monitoring, and calling clients to provide follow-
up/status reports.
Prepare and sterilize surgical packs.
Prepare vaccines; refill/dispense medications; administer oral medications/vaccines
under supervision and provide instructions to clients.
Assisting Dr. Elise Ciribassi in the proper/humane capture and restraint of wildlife
species currently housed at Cosely Zoo and Wildlife preserve.
Lab Work/ Client Education
Conduct heartworm, Feline Leukemia, and FIV tests. Take blood (including jugular)
samples. Obtain urine samples. Read results of urinalysis and fecal samples.
Perform and develop radiographs as required. Assist in restraining animals during
ultrasounds.
Educate clients on diseases/ preventive care, home care (post-surgery, diabetic
discharges, and administering subcutaneous fluids and medications.), grooming, diet,
geriatric care, and other aspects of animal care.
Therapeutic grooming and bathing of animals including medicated baths, lions clips,
and reverse sedation according to veterinarian’s instruction.
Front Office/ Administration
Cross-trained to perform front office duties, including scheduling routine health
exams and surgical appointments, invoicing/cashing out, providing estimates, and
more. Greet clients and set up patients in exam rooms.
Place orders for medications and various products per veterinarians’ instructions. Sell
products to clients.
Utilize customized computer applications to process payments and enter patient
records in SOAP format.
Development and implementation of training program for new veterinary assistants.
Organized and posted veterinary assistant schedule.
Education/ Training
College of Dupage 2003-2006
Transfer student
ECC
Associate Equivalence
Transfer student 2008-present
Additional Training:
Completion of Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint courses
Several Continuing Education Seminars; Hot Topics in Toxicology, Perfecting Feline
Patient Care, Emergency and Critical Care, and Dermatology Consults: Allergy
Diagnostics & Therapy.
Veterinary Continuing Education Seminar 02/22/2009
In house CE provided by technicians and doctors at Veterinary Specialty Center
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