Sara Cole
Villa Ridge
Summary
Dynamic Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Washington Veterinary Clinic, excelling in anesthesia administration and emergency care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective client education and surgical assistance. Recognized for maintaining high standards of care and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring optimal patient health and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Washington Veterinary Clinic
08.2013 - Current
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team, contributing to a positive work environment and seamless coordination of patient care.
- Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members and streamlined care processes.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided exceptional customer service both face-to-face interactions with clients as well as phone inquiries.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Trained new hires on clinic protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the veterinary team.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by the veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs or ultrasounds, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgery, resulting in successful procedures and faster recovery times for patients.
- Conducted dental cleanings under anesthesia, improving oral health outcomes for patients.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Educated pet owners on preventive care measures, leading to healthier pets and fewer medical issues.
- Assured regulatory compliance by adhering to strict sanitation protocols and maintaining up-to-date licensure.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Medicine
The Vet Tech Institute
St. Louis, Mo01-2013
Skills
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- Euthanasia procedures
- Dental prophylaxis
- Exotic animal care
- IV catheter placement
- Surgical assistance
- Emergency care
- Radiology proficiency
- Wound care management
- Animal restraint
- Nutritional counseling
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Medication administration
- Emergency and preventive care
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Intravenous injection
- Canine and feline intubation
- Dental procedures
- Closed-chest CPR
- Wound treatment
- Intramuscular injection
- Feline towel restraint
- Surgical procedures and support
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Washington Veterinary Clinic
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Medicine
The Vet Tech Institute
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