Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician

DANIELLE KEYSOR

**********@*****.*** 269-***-**** Battle Creek, MI 49037

Summary Experienced Veterinary Technician with more than 15 years of hands-on experience delivering comprehensive care to animals at rescue facilities and shelters. Seasoned and organized individual with expertise in injection administration and test sample collection. Communicates with clients to discuss animal diagnoses, prognoses and treatment planning. Works under vet direction to provide emergency and routine care. Expertise in surgical support and post-surgical care.

Skills

● Staff Training

● Dental Procedures

● Cleaning and Sanitizing

● Animal Vaccinations

● Equipment Sterilization

● Surgery and Procedure Preparation

● Medical Equipment Maintenance

● Client Relations

● Pre-Anesthetic Preparation

● Post-Surgical Clean up and OR Sanitation

● Post-surgical Monitoring

● Laboratory Testing

Experience

Licensed Veterinary Technician 08/2020 - Current

Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic Battle Creek, MI

● Perform scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.

● Assist veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration, surgeries, anesthesia monitoring,

● Conduct client education, MAPS, and tracking controlled substances.

● Proficient with PAWS software, Heska blood machines, phlebotomy, dentals, radiology, IVC placement, digital dental radiology, machine maintenance, and sterilizing instruments.

● Juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

● Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

● Work successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

● Present information on animal health and preventive care to clients.

● Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Licensed Veterinary Technician 11/2019 - 07/2021

VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center Kalamazoo, Michigan

● Worked for VCA since 2008 in a part-time capacity, alongside my full-time private practice work.

● Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as catheter placement, blood draws on cats and dogs, radiographs, and blood/plasma transfusions.

● Presented information on animal health and preventive care to clients.

● Triaged emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area. Proficient in CPR.

● Fluent with Abaxis, Idexx, and Heska machines. Also with Cornerstone, Intravet, and Vetter software.

● Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business. Veterinary Practice Manager, LVT 07/2016 - 05/2020 Red Barn Cat Clinic Richland, MI

● Addressed patient care needs and collected vitals.

● Assisted with surgical prep and procedures, including phlebotomy.

● Followed OSHA regulations and responsible for the controlled substance log.

● Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by the practice.

● Monitored inventory supplies for animal hospital, ordering new supplies for restocking.

● Responsible for all aspects of employee scheduling.

● Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.

Lead Veterinary Technician 01/2014 - 07/2016

Richland Animal Hospital Richland, MI

● Monitored inventory supplies for animal hospital, ordering new supplies for restocking.

● Fluent in Cornerstone software and Idexx blood machines.

● Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, digital dental radiology, phlebotomy, IVC placement, and vaccines.

● Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.

● Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.

● Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.

● Educated clients on animal health and preventive care.

● Responsible for MAPS and tracking controlled substances.

● Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization. Education and

Training Associate of Science: Allied Health Technology 05/2008 Baker College Cadillac, MI

Associate of Science: Veterinary Technician 05/2008 Baker College Cadillac

Licenses ● State Licensed Veterinary Technician - 2008

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