Rachel E. Hall

*** ****** **** **** *****: 515-***-****

Ames, IA 50010 Email: addr75@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a position in the Veterinary field.

Education Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

Degree: Associate of Applied Science, 2008

Major: Veterinary Technician

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

Diploma: Small Animal Services, 2006

Major: Veterinary Assistant

Des Moines Community College, Ankeny, IA

CNA 75 Hour, 2009

Skills

Anesthesia preparation, induction, maintenance, monitoring & recovery

Familiarity with many different combinations of anesthetic protocols

Dental evaluation, charting, prophylaxis, and home care education

Catheter placement, blood collection, administration of IV, IM & SQ drugs

Laboratory skills including complete urinalysis, fecal cytologies, fecal flotation

Heartworm testing, manual CBCs including differentials

Certifications RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)

CNA (Certified Nurse Assistance 75 hr. for Iowa) Expired 2007

Computer Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 10

Honors & President’s List, DMACC – Summer 2000

Activities Dean’s List, DMACC – Fall 2001

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief – Spring 2006

Cedar Rapids Disaster Relief – Spring 2009

Mana Nutrition - Guatemala - June 2013

Employment All Pets Animal Hospital, Ames, IA

History Veterinary Technician April 2010 - Present

Processing film X-Rays.

Dental prophylaxis using an ultrasonic scalar and hand scalar.

Handling and restraining animals.

Administer oral medications and insulin to patients.

Cleaning and autoclaving surgical instruments.

Surgical prep by shaving and scrubbing of surgical site of the animal.

Monitor the patient’s vital signs for pre-op and post-op.

Run Laboratory test urinalysis, fecal matter, 4DX, heartworm test, leukemia test.

Board animals (feeding, nail trimming, baths, force feeding, subcutaneous fluids).

Run blood panel test, CBCs, and differentials.

Record result of tests and maintain boarding information.

Help receptionist when they are busy.

Northcrest Retirement Community, Ames, IA

Certified Nurse Assistant November 2001 - August 2006

Cared for elderly, dementia, and Alzheimer patients.

Responsible for ten to fifteen patients.

Took and recorded each patient’s vital signs regularly.

Maintained records of patient physical activity, food intake, and hygiene.

Assisted patients with dressing, bathing, and lunch.

Helped patients with their physical therapy and exercise routines.

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