Veterinary Technician Continuing Education

Sandra K. Johnson

Mailing: *** Maple Leaf

Gold Creek, MT 59733

Phone: 503-***-****(c & h)

Email: ******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE:

My objective is to provide you, the employer, with a well

experienced, hard working, intelligent, conscientious employee. In

return, I, the employee will be provided reimbursement monetarily,

benefits and respect fitting my experience and performance. I am a hard

worker with the understanding that teamwork, enjoyment of job and

respect are the best elements for the success of my employer and me.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I am versed in medical terminology, controlled substance

handling/recording and computer

skills, i.e. Word, Excel, Cornerstone, Windows etc. I also am well experienced in

sterile technique/surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring and

laboratory procedures (i.e.: handling samples, use of LaserCyte, Vet

Lyte and Idexx Chemistries, Elisa tests, cytology and pharmacy duties.)

As well, I am very conscientious of patient comfort and care.

Well versed and experienced in customer communication.

EDUCATION:

1983 Graduate- Cascade Union High School – Turner, Oregon

2001, January - AVMA Veterinary Conference – Orlando, Florida

2001 Linn Benton Community College: VTNE Course- Albany, Oregon

2001 Certification- Oregon Veterinary Technician

2002, October 9-13 - Continuing Education- Wild West Veterinary

Conference – Reno, Nevada

2003, October 8-12 - Continuing Education- Wild West Veterinary

Conference – Reno, Nevada

2007, January- Continuing Education- AVMA Veterinary Conference- Orlando, Florida

2009, October- Continuing Education- Wild West Veterinary Conference – Reno, Nevada

2011, October-Continuing Education-Wild West Veterinary Conference – Reno, Nevada

2013, October- Continuing Education-Wild West Veterinary Conference-Reno,Nevada

2015, September-Continuing Education-NW Veterinary Conference-Seattle, Washington

EMPLOYMENT:

September 2019 to present Retired Certified Veterinary Technician and Horse Trainer.

June 1983-October 2020 Horse Trainer/Instructor and 4-H Horse Leader

July 2017 - August 2019 Certified Veterinary Technician, Whole Pet Veterinary Clinic, Salem, Oregon

June 2012 - July 2017 Assistant Manager Men’s Department, Double H Western Wear Ranch and Feed Store, Salem Oregon

August 2010 – June 2012 Certified Veterinary Technician, Santiam Equine, Salem Oregon

February 2010-August 2010 Certified Veterinary Technician, Stayton Veterinary Hospital, Stayton Oregon

January 2008-Februay 2010 Certified Veterinary Technician, Santiam Equine, Salem Oregon

2004-April 2007 Head Certified Veterinary Technician, Aumsville Animal

Clinic, Aumsville Oregon

Organize daily anesthetic procedures.

Delegate tasks for veterinary assistants and technicians.

Regulate inventory in surgical suite.

Intubations of endotracheal tubes.

Administer pre-anesthetic medication, as well as inhalant anesthesia.

Venipuncture- both blood draws and IV therapy.

Preparation of surgical patients.

Assist with Endoscopy procedures.

Assist with Ultrasound procedures.

Certified in Digital and standard Radiography.

Humanely Euthanize.

Assist with major surgeries i.e.: Caesarians, Femoral Head Ostectomy, Cruciate Ligament Repair, External Fixator application, Patellar, Ulnarosteotomy,Cystotomy, Perineal Urethstotomy, Surgical Artificial Insemination, etc.

Laboratory procedures- running of samples with Idexx Laser Cyte, Vet

Lyte, Chemistries, Elisa tests, cytology, etc.

Administer vaccinations.

Obtain Vaginal Smears.

2001-April 2007 Certified Veterinary Technician, Aumsville Animal Clinic, Aumsville Oregon

Administer pre-anesthetic medication, as well as inhalant anesthesia.

Intubations of endotracheal tubes.

Venipuncture- both blood draws and IV therapy.

Preparation of surgical patients.

Assist with Endoscopy procedures.

Assist with Ultrasound procedures.

Assist with major surgeries i.e.: Caesarians, Femoral Head Ostectomy, Cruciate Ligament Repair, External Fixator application, Patellar, Ulnarosteotomy, Cystotomy, Perineal Urethstotomy, Surgical Artificial Insemination, etc.

Certified in standard radiography.

Dental Calculus removal with Ultrasonic scalers.

Laboratory procedures- running of samples with Idexx Laser Cyte, Vet

Lyte, Chemistries, Elisa tests, cytology. etc.

Administer vaccinations.

Obtain Vaginal Smears.

1996-2001 Veterinary Assistant, Aumsville Animal Clinic, Aumsville Oregon

Receptionist

Pharmacy duties- filling prescriptions.

Laboratory duties- setting up & analyzing fecals.

Surgical duties-assist with elective surgeries, preparation of patient.

Dental calculus removal with Ultrasonic scalers.

Radiology- assist with manipulation of patient and processing films.

Anesthesia-assist with administration of injectible and inhalant.

1993-1996 Home Care Provider, for my Mother, under guidance of

physician and Home Health Nurses. Oregon

Home care of mother until passing.

Pressure sore management.

Administered medications.

Maintained urinary catheter.

Care of her personal hygiene.

1990-1993 Receptionist, Aumsville Animal Clinic, Aumsville, Oregon

Answer telephone

Make appointments

Check patients in and out.

Take payments on accounts.

Filing records

Organize and restock over the counter inventory.

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