Veterinary Technician Lead with 20+ Years Experience

Sandra Licenzi, Veterinary Technician

Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953, United States

772-***-**** — *****************@*****.***

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in veterinary technician opportunities where I can contribute my background in shelter medicine, emergency care, and advanced surgical support. With more than 20 years of experience in high-volume clinical settings, I have built a career centered on compassionate patient care, strong technical skill, and dependable team leadership. In my recent roles, I have led surgical workflows, supported emergency and specialty procedures, and helped improve patient throughput, infection-control compliance, and staff training. I am experienced in anesthesia monitoring, aseptic technique, venipuncture, diagnostic sample collection, and client education, and I take pride in maintaining calm, efficient operations in fast-paced environments. Beyond technical expertise, I bring a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to mentoring team members, improving processes, and supporting excellent patient outcomes. I value the trust placed in veterinary professionals and strive to deliver careful, consistent, and compassionate care to every patient and client I serve.

I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience, reliability, and dedication to your team. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sandra Licenzi

Sandra Licenzi, Veterinary Technician Lead

Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953, United States, 772-***-****, *****************@*****.*** PROFILE Veterinary Technician Lead with 20+ years of experience in shelter medicine, emergency care, and advanced surgical support across high-volume clinical settings. Proven leader known for improving patient throughput, strengthening anesthesia, aseptic, and infection-control practices, and building efficient workflows that support quality care, safety, and compliance. Trusted mentor and team collaborator who trains staff, supports client education, and delivers compassionate, detail-oriented veterinary care with measurable operational impact.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sept 2024 — Present Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician, Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

Lead veterinary technician overseeing shelter medicine surgery and patient care. Coordinate daily caseload and team workflow to maintain optimal efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

• Increased daily surgery volume from 12–15 to 22+ procedures through efficient surgical workflow strategy and team guidance.

• Introduced dental services, managing patient prep and anesthesia monitoring.

• Enhanced surgical capabilities, supporting procedures like orthopedic pin placements and amputations.

• Performed venipuncture, diagnostic sample collection, and client education. Jan 2020 — Aug 2024 Clinic Manager, Humane Society of St. Lucie County Oversee daily clinic operations for shelter medicine program, collaborating with veterinarians to ensure efficient patient flow for surgery, wellness, and urgent care. Direct a multidisciplinary team, managing scheduling, onboarding, training, and performance coaching to uphold care standards. Control inventory and medication while enhancing infection-control practices for compliance. Maintain accurate medical records in AviMark; improve charting consistency and team communication.

• Streamlined operational processes, increasing patient throughput by 20%.

• Developed training programmes, improving staff performance and retention rates.

• Enhanced infection-control protocols, achieving 100% compliance during audits.

• Improved client education initiatives, increasing successful adoptions by 15%. May 2011 — Jul 2018 Veterinary Technician, Emergency pet care of jupiter Delivered critical-care support in a high-pressure emergency hospital. Stabilised high-acuity patients and assisted veterinarians during procedures.

• Performed venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and fluid therapy, ensuring accurate vital sign monitoring.

• Supported emergency surgeries, diagnostics, and maintained aseptic technique during sample collection and testing.

• Managed medication administration, controlled substances, and communicated treatment plans to clients under stress.

• Mentored new technicians and facilitated smooth shift transitions to enhance operational efficiency. Dec 2003 — Oct 2011 Surgical Veterinary Technician, Cooper Cty Animal Referral Center Davie, Florida

Surgical veterinary technician supporting a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on complex referral cases. Managed anesthesia protocols, instrument handling, and intraoperative monitoring for advanced orthopedic procedures. Trained and mentored technicians in anesthesia management, surgical instrument familiarity, and relevant anatomy to improve team readiness and case efficiency. Mar 1997 — Oct 2003 Veterinary Technician, Coral Springs Animal Hospital Provided veterinary technician support in a high-volume small animal practice on the 2pm–12am shift. Delivered general practice support from 2pm–7pm, then assisted board-certified soft tissue surgeon Dr. Stacy Nichol with advanced surgical cases and intensive postoperative patient care. Managed emergency calls independently until midnight and ensured patient stability, client communication, and smooth transition of care.

EDUCATION

Jan 1993 — May 1996 Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology, Medical Arts Training Center Margate, FL

Completed through an outreach program from St. Petersburg College. SKILLS Anesthesia Monitoring

Surgical Assistance

Aseptic Technique

Venipuncture

Diagnostic Sample Collection

Emergency Care

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