Certified Veterinary Technician Resume

Veterinary Technicians assist the veterinarians in providing quality care to various animals at rescue shelters, clinic or zoos. These professionals are responsible for performing various duties such as observing animals for behavioral changes, collecting lab samples, and assisting in surgical procedures. Moreover, they also ensure sterilized methods are used for treatment and aid in taking clear x-rays for identifying health issues in animals. Also, they carry out various administrative duties and other responsibilities under supervision. To be employed in this position, you must possess a relevant associate degree and a professional certificate from a recognized institution. Furthermore, a certified veterinary technician resume mentioning your work history, and highlight certain skills such as empathy towards animals, good physical stamina, and exceptional communication skills is necessary to draft.

Charles I. Aaron
1711 Coulter Lane
Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-632-7519
Email: charles.aaron@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Detail-oriented, empathetic, and certified 'Veterinary Technician' with 5+ years of experience in providing quality care to ailing and sick animals. Capable of collecting required samples, giving anesthesia, and observing uncommon behavior post treatment/ surgical procedures to notify the veterinarian or owner. Expertise in carrying out sterilization of medical equipment, maintaining up-to-date records in the database, and handling administrative duties using excellent organizational and communication skills.

Summary of Skills:

Sound knowledge of veterinary medicine procedures, animal care techniques, and surgical assisting methods to provide optimum treatment for sick or ailing pets
Skilled in observing behavior of animals, and identify uncommon attitude
Adept in carrying out catheterization and anesthesia procedures to assist the veterinarians during surgical procedures and give quality treatment
Capable of holding and restraining ferocious pet animals during clinical checkup, and collaborating with team for appropriate treatment on animals
Expertise in taking x-rays, feeding and bathing the animals as well as giving timely medication as per the prescription
Possess good physical stamina, and capable of lifting pets during surgical procedures
Proficiency in working with database records, and maintaining updated details using applications such as MS Office Suite, spreadsheets, etc.
Ability to work in a team using excellent organizational and communication skills

Work Experience:

Certified Veterinary Technician
Whistle Veterinary Clinic, Richmond, VA
November 2017 - Present

Assisting veterinarians in performing complex veterinary procedures, including diagnostic testing, surgeries, anesthesia, and peri-operative care
Working under the supervision of veterinarians to execute care tasks, and manage quarantine programs
Serving as an assistant to anesthetist during the surgical procedures, and responsible for assessing the biological and physical status of animals to be operated
Coordinating with the pet owner to help, prepare and hold large animals for treatment procedures, including catheterization and intubation
Helping the team to carry out general functions in the surgical suite, post-operation recovery area, and observing recuperation process in injured and sick animals
Giving injured animals nursing care or first aid, and assisting the veterinarian to perform diagnosis and treatments
Maintaining sterility of various surgical supplies and instruments through proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of the equipment
Responsible for compiling and entering data in database as per the federal regulations

Veterinary Technician (Junior)
YTO Animal-Care Clinic, Richmond, VA 23228
April 2015 - November 2017

Observed the behavior and condition of pets post surgery, and informed veterinarian regarding strange actions
Assisted in performing veterinary medical procedures, including diagnostic laboratory tests on feces, blood, urine and other specimens to give accurate reports
Coordinated with co-workers to collect, prepare, and label samples collected from the animals for laboratory testing, culture or microscopic examination
Took blood samples, placed catheters, provided assistance during surgery, administered anesthesia, and medications to pet animal as instructed by the veterinary doctor
Worked with the lab assistants and other personnel for monitoring, feeding, and cleaning of the facility
Managed various tasks such as maintaining surgical equipment, cleaning procedure areas, and keeping veterinary testing supplies stocked at the pet-care center
Performed various tasks such as feeding the animals, cleaning the room, sterilizing equipment, and other routine tasks as assigned

Internship:

Veterinary Lab Assistant
Frontage Pet Hospital, Richmond, VA
July 2013 - March 2015

Perform various duties such as taking body temperature of pets, feeding them, and measuring weight
Coordinated with the veterinary team to provide nursing care to pets before and after the surgery
Ensured proper cleaning and disinfection of cages, and other facilities at the hospital
Took x-rays, assisted in routine laboratory tests, and performed other tasks such as preparing equipment for surgery
Helped for the medical checkup of pets, and coordinated with fellow assistants to hold the animal to restrict their movements during collection of blood, urine or tissue samples
Performed administrative duties and maintained up-to-date records of animals in the database, and send a reminder to the owners related to regular medical checkup
Maintained and sterilized the testing equipment at the pet-care center to avoid infection
Coordinated with other personnel at the hospital to feed and bathe animals undergoing treatment

Education:

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
2013

Certification:

Certified Veterinary Technician, 2014

Affiliation:

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) - Member since 2014
The American Veterinary Medical Association - Member since 2014

Reference
On request.