Jacquelyn N. Armstrong ***** Brookhurst St. Apt *E
Huntington Beach CA, 92646
*********@*****.***
Qualifications
Punctual
Reliable
Responsible
Comfortable multitasking
Good Communication skills
Work well with others
Love and care for animals
Extensive experience of working in a Veterinary Hospital including:
Answering and transferring phone calls
Faxing medical documents
Scheduling appointments and surgeries
Stock and inventory
Handling and Restraint
Animal behavior
Drawing blood
Placing IV catheters
Pulling urine
Administering Oral, SC, IV, and IM medication
Monitoring anesthesia
Disinfecting
Clipping nails
Observe for any abnormalities and continuous assessment
Cornerstone computer system
Professional History
T.H.E. Cat Hospital
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist May 2011-Present
Patient Care
Handling Fractious Cats
Blood drawing, collecting urine
Collecting fecal samples
IV catheter placement
Medication administration
Continuous assessment
Monitoring Anesthesia and recovering patients
Dental cleaning
Assist in Endoscopy
Taking and developing radiographs
Clean and sterilize surgery packs
Bathe and groom cats
Boarding duties
Answer multiline phones
Scheduling appointments and surgeries
Inventory on pharmacy, food, and hospital supplies
Cleaning and stocking reception and treatment
Discharge patients post hospitalization or procedure
Laguna Pet Hospital and Wellness Center
Emergency Veterinary Technician March 2010-May 2011
Answering phones
Taking in emergencies
Drawing blood, collecting urine
Placing IV catheters
Administering medications
Monitoring anesthesia
Cleaning and sterilizing surgery packs
In Home Final Pet Care
Veterinary Technician/Hospice care Technician January 2010- September 2010
Patient care
Client communications
Communications with veterinarians regarding mutual patients
Fluid therapy
IV catheter placement
IM and SC injections
Medical management under the instructions of a veterinarian
Data entry
veterinary assisted euthanasia
blood draws and collecting urine
Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital/Irvine Regional Animal Emergency Hospital
Veterinary Technician-Internal Medicine October 2006-January 2010
Patient care
Animal restraint
Blood drawing and collecting urine
IV catheter placement
Administration of medications
Assisting in Endoscopy
Cleaning the scope
Assisting in ultrasound
Continuous assessment
Transfer Dr. orders
Recover patients from anesthesia after special procedures
Glucose curves
Monitoring vital signs
Placing bandages
Client communication
VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center
Technician, Recovery Tech., Ultrasound Asst. January 2006-October 2006
Responsible for care of assigned patients
Continuous assessment
Medication administration
Patient and client comfort
Transfer Dr. orders
IV catheter placement
Drawing blood and collecting urine
Report to oncoming shift
Recover patients from anesthesia after surgery
Apply telemetry
Assist in ultrasound
Measure vital signs
Monitor anesthesia
Hyperbaric chamber
Help in oncology with treatment
Irvine Veterinary Services
Animal Attendant/Bather/Tech Asst. /Tech September 2004-January 2006
Handling and restraint
Hold for IV catheter placement
Drawing blood
Clip nails, pluck ears, express anal glands
Waling dogs and observing for abnormalities
Properly cleaning and disinfecting cages and runs
Bathe, dry and brush out pets
Other related experience
Irvine Pet Complex
Animal attendant/bather/Tech Asst. October 2003-May 2004 ROP Externship
Restrain for technicians
Restrain for bathers
Clip nails, pluck ears, express anal glands
Walking dogs an observe for abnormalities
Clean cages and runs
Bathe, dry and brush out pets
Prepare meds for boarders
Prepare surgical packs for sterilization
Newbridge College
January 2013 – August 2013
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Mt. San Antonio College
Spring 2006 – Fall 2008
Registered Veterinary Technology Program
Woodbridge High School
2000-2004
Diploma of Graduation
Coastline R.O.P
Fall 2003-Spring 2004
Elected course in animal handling and restraint, behavior, and terminology