Technician Medical

Teresa Vom Baur

Registered Veterinary Technician

Antonio, CA

***********@***.*** - 909-***-****

To obtain employment in a veterinary setting as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Veterinary Technician

Centennial Animal Hospital - Corona, CA - December 2007 to September 2011

* Worked with five veterinarians assisting in surgeries and physical examinations. Performed regular technician

duties; immunizations, medications, x-ray, I.V. catheters, I.V. pumps, splinting and re-splinting limbs, animal

restraint, and basic animal care. Compassionate about working with and the care of animals.

Animal Care Supervisor

Medtronic Diabetic Research - Bloomington, CA - November 2000 to May 2007

* Responsible for maintaining the health of a colony of 56 to 70 dogs. Directed a staff of animal health care

technicians to execute tasks in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, disease monitoring, and medical treatment,

and diabetic control. Responsible for the pre-operative, operative, and post operative care of surgically treated

animals. Performed jugular cut down surgery to implant sensors into jugular vein to record diabetic data. Also

implanted surgically peritoneal sensors and insulin pumps. Ensured that all surgical and care documentation

was accurate and complete. Assumed responsibility for all aspects of animal care, emergency or otherwise,

if facility manager or staff veterinarian was away from facility. Responsibilities focus on surgical support,

medical care, and diagnostics. Essential duties and responsibilities included, but were not limited to; monitoring

animal vital signs daily, or more often, if needed, treatment and oral medications, prepare surgical suite

and surgery packs. Take pre and post op. surgical x-rays, diagnostic hematology and blood chemistry,

injections, venipunctures, and catheter placement. Apply bandages and dress wounds. Provide assistance

with endoscopy and laparoscopy. Inventory and order drugs, supplies, and dog foods. Manage controlled

drugs and controlled substance drug log books. Performed euthanasia and necropsies. Provided leadership

and support in the daily maintenance and studies performed on the colony of dogs.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Centennial Animal Hospital - Corona, CA - February 1993 to November 2000

* Performed assorted duties to support team and veterinarians. Assisted veterinarians with surgeries and

physical examinations. Administered medications and immunizations. Helped provide emergency treatment

to animals when needed. Provided client education on responsible pet ownership and follow up veterinary

care. Proficient in dentals, radiology, injectable treatments, including I.V. catheters, animal restraint, including

exotics, phlebotomy, as well as basic animal care. Experienced in running anesthesia with or without a

ventilator. I took the initiative in supporting doctors and other team members and contributed to the quality of

patient care and in maintaining efficient operations.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Norco Equine Hospital - Norco, CA - March 1985 to February 1992

* Interfaced daily with five equine veterinarians. I became proficient in working with race horses, show horses,

breeding horses, and all horses in general. Prepared vitamin syringes, leg paint, firing paint, lube for rectals,

and pre-made bandages. Prepared horses and packs for surgery as needed. I ran anesthesia, and assisted

in surgery and recovery. Provided assistance to horses that were in the clinic or the hospital. Assisted in

taking and developing x-rays. Changed leg bandages daily, and treated all hospitalized horses, including

administering medications, injections, and fluid therapy. Assisted veterinarians in the field when needed for

castrations, perianal lacerations, complications with mare and foal deliveries, and other procedures that might

need assistance. I continually improved the level of care as more responsibility was given to me. This was my

first position as a Registered Veterinary Technician after I graduated.

Related Experience

EDUCATION

AA in Animal Health Technology

United Health Career - San Bernardino, CA

January 1984 to January 1985

SKILLS

Proficient in animal examinations, restraint, placing IV catheters, applying and changing splints and bandages,

x-ray and ultrasound, surgery prep., anesthesia, injections. Experienced in managing a colony of research

dogs.

GROUPS

California Veterinary Medical Association

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians

North American Veterinary Technician Association

American Association of Animal Science

PUBLICATIONS

California Veterinary Medical Association - Article on Veterinary Technician Volunteer

Week - 2005

California Veterinary Medical Association Magazine- Article on Hemoloysis - 2005

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Attend Western States Veterinary Convention annually for continuing education credits, and to keep current

on new veterinary therapies.

Presentation to Inland Valley Veterinary Technician Association meeting on R.V.T.s in research.

Nominated for the Star of Excellence recognition for participating and running the study on hyperkalcemia and

hyperglycmia for Medtronic.

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