Veterinary Technician Animal Care

Tammy L. Fisher RVT

**** ***** ********* ***. ********* KS. 66502* 575-***-***** ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Patient focused Registered Veterinary Technician with a proven background in animal care and husbandry, animal behavior, client/public education, therapy, medication dispensing and administration. Seeking to leverage background and formal training to advance animal care and welfare. Background in husbandry, animal nutrition, and a distinct interest in teaching and shelter medicine.

Skills:

Leadership; Modified Robert Jones Bandages; SQ, IM, IV, IC Medication Administrations; Post Op Cleanup; OR Sanitation; Veterinary Software; Aseptic Techniques; Surgical Nursing; Bolus Medication; Vaginal Cytology; Medication Handling; Controlled Substance Logging, Inventory and Reporting; Parasitic Visual Exams; Fluid Administration; Multitasking; Attention to Detail

Experience:

Registered Veterinary Technician 2023-Present

WVP of Kansas – Topeka,KS.

Perform physical examinations and record case history, including weight, temperature, and other vitals

Perform routine laboratory and dental procedures such as hematology, parasitology, blood chemistry, and urinalysis

Prepare animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing and disinfecting operative sites

Prepare and label medications, and educate client of administration techniques

Controlled Substance Logging, Inventory, and Reporting

Lead Technician at Lifelong

Registered Veterinary Technician 2020-2021

VCA Midwest Emergency and Specialty Hospital – Omaha, Ne.

Prepare samples for outside laboratory procedures

Perform laboratory procedures cytology, hematology, manual differentials, parasitology, blood chemistry, and urinalysis

Prepare and label medications for patient administration

Registered Veterinary Technician 2018-2020

Vetco - Manhattan,KS.

Perform physical examinations and record case history, including weight, temperature, and other vitals

Perform routine laboratory and dental procedures such as hematology, parasitology, blood chemistry, and urinalysis

Prepare animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing and disinfecting operative sites

Prepare and label medications, and educate client of administration techniques

Educate clients about proper animal care and welfare

Receptionist 2016-2017

Animal Doctor Westside - Manhattan,KS.

Answered multiple phone lines, checked patients in and out, and scheduled appointments

Improved the record keeping by taking the physical file and transferring it to the digit data base

Assisted with the sanitation, organization, and upkeep of the clinic

Accounts Receivable, deposits, and other cash transactions

Veterinary Technician 2013-2016

Stone House Animal Hospital - Topeka,KS.

Perform physical examinations and record case history, including weight, temperature, and other vitals

Perform routine laboratory and dental procedures such as hematology, parasitology, blood chemistry, and urinalysis

Prepare animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing and disinfecting operative sites

Prepare and label medications, and educate client of administration techniques

Educate clients about proper animal care and welfare

Volunteer 2013-2014

Helping Hands Humane Society - Topeka,KS.

Checked animals' vital signs

Monitored animals recovering from surgery

Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment

Inoculated animals against various diseases\

Cleaned and sanitized animal kennels

Shelter Technician 2002-2003

Peninsula Humane Society – San Mateo,CA.

Assisted in euthanasia and disposal of bodies

Feed/watered animals and monitored their behavior and health

Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment

Inoculated animals against various diseases

Cleaned and sanitized animal kennels

Credentials:

Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners 2018

Passed the VTNE

Kansas Workforce Center 2018

Platinum Kansas WORKReady! Certificate

Colby Community College 2016

Associate of Applied Science: Veterinary Technology

Colby Community College 2014

Veterinary Office Assistant Certification

Penn Foster College 2009

Dog Obedience Training and Instruction Career Diploma

Professional Career Development Institute 2005

Animal Care Specialist Career Diploma

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