Customer Service Veterinary Technician

Melika Baes

Veterinary Technician

778-***-**** **.*.****@*****.*** Vancouver, BC V6z2n1

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Motivated professional with a deep commitment to animal health and well-being. Experienced in preparing and administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing post-operative care. Skilled in animal handling, customer service and clerical duties. Dedicated Veterinary Technician and Assistant with several years of experience providing exceptional care to animals. Skilled in medical terminology, patient assessment, and laboratory procedures. Possesses strong communication and customer service skills. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care. EXPERIENCES

Veterinary Technician / Assistant, Vancouver, BC

Vet Care, December 2022-Present

Prepared medical instruments and equipment for surgical operations.

Cleaned and disinfected common areas and animal kennels to reduce spread of illness.

Tested monitoring and support equipment before medical use.

Restrained animals during examinations and treatments to prevent accidental injury to patients and staff.

Notified veterinarian of patient condition changes, taking immediate action when necessary.

Assisted veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.

Reviewed vaccination records, preparing, and administering shots according to clinic protocol.

Conducted initial exams on pets, recording vital signs and collecting lab samples.

Sterilized instruments, equipment, and materials.

Cared for and monitored condition of animals recovering from surgery.

Helped with animal euthanasia and disposal of remains.

Took animals into treatment areas and assisted with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.

Maintained laboratory, research, and treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.

Provided veterinarians with correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

Collected, prepared and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.

Filled prescriptions, measuring medications, and labeling containers.

Administered anesthesia to animals, under direction of veterinarian and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.

Bathed animals, clipped nails, and claws, and brushed, or cut animals' hair.

Took and developed diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.

Prepared animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas. Prepared treatment rooms for surgery.

Performed laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces to assist in diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.

Veterinarian, Tehran, Iran

Nik Pet Clinic/ Dr Fish Aqua, Oct 2017 - May 2022

Identified animal discomfort, adapting care approaches and treatment methods.

Advised owners on animal care by recommending optimal health routines.

Euthanized sick and injured animals, offering compassion and care to both animals and owners.

Informed owners of health diagnoses and statuses with sensitivity and empathy.

Administered vaccines to defend against threatening diseases within animals.

Maintained comfortable medical space for animals to feel safe during treatment.

Treated and dressed wounds to prevent infection or further injury.

Medicated animals to mitigate effects of infections or illnesses.

Diagnosed health issues using knowledge of animal biology.

Treated sick and injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, and performing surgery.

Executed animal nutrition and reproduction programs.

Collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine and other body fluids for examination and analysis.

Determined effects of drug therapies, antibiotics, and new surgical techniques by testing them on animals.

EDUCATION

Certification In Aquaculture and Aquatic Animal Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Doctor Of Science in Veterinary Medicine (D.Sc.V.M.) In Aquatic Animal Health and Diseases, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

CERTIFICATIONS

o Vet Care certifications in all veterinary technicians and assistant topics OTHER SKILLS

Examination Room Oversight

Lab Operations

Animal Euthanasia Assistance

Animal Vaccinations

Post-Surgical Monitoring

Animal Restraining

Routine Examinations

Pre-Anesthetic Preparation

Surgical Procedure Support

Equipment Preparation

Clinical Symptom Monitoring

Vital Signs Measurement

Subcutaneous Injections

LANGUAGES

• English Advanced

• Persian Native

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