Sally Ellen Potz

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San Diego, California 92107

619-***-****

Employment

MAY 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2009 VETERINARY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

SOLO

GRAVEYARD TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECOVERY AND

CARE OF ALL SURGICAL PATIENTS OVER

night. Administered pain

medications ( morphine, buprenex, Tylenol) and

sedatives as needed.

Monitored IV fluids, vital

signs and pain tolerances

October 2005 - May 2006 Animal Dermatology Clinic

San Diego, California

Veterinary

Technician

Administered

subdermal injections for skin allergy testing on

dogs and cats. Made up

allergy serums to

be given via subcutaneous injection by owners.

Assisted in surgeries and

performed ear

flushings and cleanings.

July 2003 - March 2005 Care From The Heart Pet Sitting San Diego,

California

Owner

Operated in-home pet sitting and dog walking business. Serviced

customers around San Diego county

July 2002 - June 2003 Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego,

California

Tour Bus Guide/Photo Caravan Driver

Operated as fact guide and tour bus driver for patrons of San Diego

Zoo. Drove Photo Caravan trucks at the San Diego Wild

Animal Park.

March 2001 - July 2002 Kearney Mesa Veterinary Center San Diego,

California

Veterinary Technician

Performed routine dental cleanings. Drew blood and placed IV

catheters. Performed in-house blood, urine and fecal

chemistries. Assisted in surgical procedures.

Administered injections, oral medications and IV

fluids. Communications with clients regarding patient

updates and recommendations.

March 2000 - October 2000 Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa,

California

Veterinary Technician

Monitored and administered medications to critical care patients.

Placed IV catheters, drew blood and set-up blood

transfusions. Assisted in surgical procedures.

December 1999 - March 2000 Animal ER of San Diego San Diego,

California

Veterinary Technician

Performed all aspects of emergency veterinary care. Monitored and

controlled anesthesia and other monitoring devices.

Preparation of and microscopic examination of blood

slides. Assisted in emergency surgical procedures.

Radiology.

August 1998 - September 1999 VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral

Center San Diego, California

Veterinary Technician

Worked graveyard shift in 24-hour emergency hospital. Responsible for

hourly administration of patient medications and

treatments. Assisted in surgical and emergency

procedures.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CONNECTICUT

B.S. Degree Animal Technology 1980

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