Lauren White
Knoxville
Summary
Caring Veterinary Technician with 10+ years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks. Polished in administering injections and treatments, taking x-rays and recording and updating records. Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant-ICU
Animal Emergency And Specialty Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Improved animal recovery rates with meticulous monitoring of vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Veterinary Technician
Lovell Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials such as drugs and chemicals.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
Veterinary Technician
Lakeway Animal Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
Kennel Technician
Lakeway Animal Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Murray State University
Murray, KY12-2014
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Animal Restraint
- Nail Trimming
- Client Education
- Vital Signs
- Surgical Preparation
- Blood Collection
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory
- Vaccinations
- Intramuscular Injection
- IV Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
- Spay and Neuter Surgeries
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Medication Administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General Anesthesia Recovery
- Veterinary Standards and Procedures
- Dental Procedures
- Client Relationships
- Provide training for team members
- Provide feedback and implement change to internal/external systems
- ICU experience
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant-ICU
Animal Emergency And Specialty Center
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Lovell Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2024
Veterinary Technician
Lakeway Animal Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2018
Kennel Technician
Lakeway Animal Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Murray State University
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