Veterinary Assistant Compliance Officer

Colette A. Cariello

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Woodland Park, NJ 07424

973-***-****

Professional Experience

Valley Animal Hospital June 2005 to Present

Veterinary Assistant /Technician & Veterinary Dental Technician

• Skilled in dental scaling and polishing procedures.

• Proficient in digital dental X-rays.

• Collected blood, urine and stool samples for lab analysis.

• Experienced in operating Idexx Blood Machines (Catalyst, CBC & Vet Stat).

• Proficient in regular digital X-rays.

• Prepared patients for surgery with regard to, IV placement and intubation.

• Induced and monitored anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

• Performed surgical preparations with regard to, wrapping and autoclaving instruments.

• Monitored patients after surgical procedures, including trauma care (ICU Snyder Chamber).

• Administered medications and injections to in-hospital patients.

• Assisted doctors with patients’ examination and restraint.

• Maintained up-to-date patients’ medical records. Administrative & Supervisory Responsibilities until May 2020

• Supervised, managed and scheduled staff.

• Interviewed, vetted and hired new applicants/employees.

• Trained new staff members, and assured compliance with established training program.

• Still acting as OSHA Safety Compliance Officer.

Fairlawn Animal Hospital January 2001 to June 2005 Veterinary Assistant/Technician

• Collected blood samples for lab analysis.

• Performed electrocardiograms on patients under sedation.

• Performed X-rays, and setup and read fecal tests.

• Sterilized surgical instruments and prepared infusion pump for administering fluids.

• Prepared and anesthetized patients for surgical procedures.

• Assisted doctor with surgeries and examinations.

• Stocked and cleaned examination rooms.

• Prepared vaccine dosages and filled prescriptions as instructed by doctor.

• Provided post-surgery care, and special care for terminally ill animals.

• Performed light grooming, bathing, and shaving.

• Helped with animal adoption and screened potential owners.

• Assisted with answering phone inquiries and scheduling appointments. Healing Paws Veterinary Hospital, Elmwood Park NJ January 2025 to April 2025 Vetco Totowa / Hackensack NJ July 2023 to Nov 2024 Bergen Passaic A/H, Lodi Sept 2021 to June 2023

Saddlebrook Vet. Hospital November 2020 to May 2021 Credentials & Certifications

Certified Veterinary Dental Technician

Veterinary Medical Laser Safety Officer

OSHA Safety Compliance Officer

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