New Cumberland, PA *****
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SUMMARY
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician
with a strong track record in animal
care and team leadership. Expertise
in ensuring compliance with AAHA
standards, resulting in improved
quality of care for clients and pets.
Demonstrated commitment to
teamwork and exceptional customer
service in fast-paced environments.
Sara Hetrick
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
November 2015
Veterinary Technology Associate
YTI Career Institute, York, PA
June 2008
High School Diploma
Northern York High School, Dillsburg, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) conferred by the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine;
PA License Number: VT005510
SKILLS
• • • • • • • • • Client Team Patient Phlebotomy Radiology Medication Euthanasia Animal Veterinary communication education care assessment and dentistry management procedures and and lab grooming IV and diagnostics catheterization and nutritional and and monitoring and collaboration techniques ethics dispensing counseling EXPERIENCE
May 2019 - Current
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician/C.S. Manager - VCA West Shore Animal Hospital New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
July 2015 - April 2019
Certified Veterinary Technician - Hillmount Animal Hospital Carlisle, Pennsylvania
February 2009 - June 2015
Team Member - Rutter's Farm Store York, Pennsylvania Work with small animals such as cats, dogs, and some exotics, load appointments for doctors into exam rooms, get important histories from clients about their pets, practice radiology, perform ultrasonography, lead fellow teammates to get assigned tasks completed, and work as the controlled substance manager to assure logbooks are completed and controlled substances are kept in order according to AAHA standards.
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Worked with small animals such as dogs and cats, loaded appointments into exam rooms, collected pertinent histories from clients about their pets, performed restraint techniques during exams and procedures, practiced laser therapy, performed grooming techniques, and induced and maintained anesthesia on patients during surgical procedures.
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Provided customer service to 150+ customers per shift, maintained cash drawer with sales of $2,000+, stocked supplies, sanitization, kept up to date with health and safety training, worked as a team to complete daily duties, record keeping, time management, and trained new employees.
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REFERENCES
References available upon request.