Technician Procedures
Resume:
Nicole Slaughter
*** * ***** *** ******, California, 91786 909-***-**** ac0scw@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
LOVING HANDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL, CHINO HILLS, CA
RVT, Aug 2015 – Nov 2015
Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms. Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books. Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted. Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery. Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers. Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination. Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment. Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data. Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials. Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas. Veterinary Receptionist, Oct 2015 – Nov 2015
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Receive payment and record receipts for services.
Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars. RANCHO REGIONAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA Registered Veterinary Technician, Mar 2014 – Jul 2015 RVT, Feb 2015 – Jul 2015
Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability. Sutured cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, gingiva and oral mucous membranes. Performed dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains. Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological agents. Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization. Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment. Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food. Prepared and labeled medications sent home with patient and informed client of administration techniques. Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals. Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries. Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology. Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols. Working with 2 other technicians with 1 of 4 doctors. Each doctor had its own team. We would rotate responsibilities; room tech, treatment tech and surgical tech. Treatment technician would go into the rooms with the doctor to chart the exam. Treatment technician would be responsible for carrying out the doctor's orders. Finally, the surgical technician is in charge of the scheduled surgical procedure from start to finish.
CHINO HILLS SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, CHINO HILLS, CA RVT, Feb 2014 – Mar 2015
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures. Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians. Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals. Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries. Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment. Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays. Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals. Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Fill medication prescriptions.
FOREST LAWN MORTUARY MEMORIAL PARK, VIA VERDE, CA Sr. Client Representaive, Jan 2006 – Oct 2010
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
Direct preparations and shipment of bodies for out-of-state burial. Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons. Assist coroners at death scenes or at autopsies, file police reports, and testify at inquests or in court, if employed by a coroner. Serve as pallbearers, attend visiting rooms, and provide other assistance to the bereaved. First Call Desk, process all new mortuary cases, route paperwork to appropriate departments. Call Physician for causes of death assisting in expediting completing and filing of the Death Certificate. Monitor Coroners cases. Process Memorial Arrangements. Meet with families who have recently lost a loved one to coordinate a meeting with a Counselor. Maintain filing system, answer incoming phone calls. Desk Certificate Desk, to accommodate the family’s scheduled service date it is imperative to complete the Death Certificate accurately and in a timely manner. Using the vitals, and causes obtained by the First Call Desk create a record in the EDRS system. Verify the causes with the appropriate county. Submit the attestation to the Physician for signature to file with the State.
Tablets Commodities Clerk, Jul 2010 – Oct 2010
Process all tablet orders and determine if the marker is a custom or standard. I worked with the bronze tablet manufacturer to coordinate delivery and placement after it has been approved by the family. On custom orders, I would meet with the families to complete the tablet request forms. Add pictures and word requested by the families. Once the final draft has been completed, arrange for placement.
Education
CARRINGTON COLLEGE, POMONA, CA
Registered Veterinary Technician/ AS, Sep 2012
Additional Skills
On my free time I am a professional Pet Sitters. I have regular clients that schedule in advice throughout the years. It's like I have all sorts of pets!
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