Chelsey Hopper
Trimble
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy/Veterinary Technician
Dyer County Animal Hospital
Dyersburg
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN05.2015
Skills
- Animal Restraint
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Vaccinations
- Explaining Treatment
- Anesthesia Administration
- Patient Positioning
- Intramuscular Injection
- Controlled Substance Management
- Administering Subcutaneous Medication
- Vital Signs
- General Anesthesia Recovery
- Monitoring Recovery
- Subcutaneous Injection
- Client Education
- Medical History
- Treatment Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- IV Medication Administration
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Surgical Preparation
Timeline
Pharmacy/Veterinary Technician
Dyer County Animal Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The University of Tennessee - Martin