Michelle Sanchez
Simi Valley CA, 93065
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Skills:
Twenty five years of veterinary technician experience performing a manifold of duties. Obligations ranging from surgery preparation, patient recovery and monitoring, running laboratory equipment, and interpreting results for senior medical personnel including D.V.M.’s. Basic computer office skills and knowledge such as Word. Dutiful respect for authority, and ability to delegate when necessary. Able to work in stressful environments while making critical decisions.
Experience:
2022-2023
Newbury Park Veterinary Clinic - Lead Veterinary Technician
● Intubate and extubate for surgical proceedures. Monitor Anesthisia.
● Preforming dentals and extractions under direct suppervission of DVM.
● Train staff on being profficiant in drawing lab samples and obtaining correct tubes for needed tests.
● Administer IV, IM, and SQ injections including Rattlesnake Antivenin.
● Order lab and injectable invatory for hospital use.
2016-2020
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital – Lead Veterinary Technician
● Monitor and recover patients under anesthesia.
● Run laboratory equipment and read results.
● Assist in surgery and ensure all equipment is clean, and organized.
● Perform teeth scalings/dentals on anesthetized patients.
● Assess emergencies and triage patients.
● Preform CPR when needed and administer emergency life saving medications IV.
2014-2016
Animal Hospital of Thousand Oaks - Veterinary Technician
● Monitor and recover patients under anesthesia.
● Assist D.V.M.’s with various procedures including patient restraint and blood draws.
● Sterilize for surgery, and assist doctors inside the operating room.
2013-2015
Dr. Ron’s Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician
● Perform typical technician duties including blood draws.
● Work in a sterile environment and assist in surgeries.
● Calculate medication dosages for IV fluids for patients.
● Assist in emergency procedures for critical cases i.e. patient life/death.
Education:
1999-2000
Antelope Valley Adult School - Animal Assistant Certificate
1995-1999
Highland High School - High School Diploma
Professional References:
Dr. Sharon Bass, D.V.M.
Dr. Hillary Lookingbill, D.V.M.
Dr. Kameo Casey, D.V.M.
Dr. Katharine Maynard, D.V.M.