Alicia Burnham
Knightstown
Summary
Experienced with animal healthcare, ensuring optimal veterinary support. Utilizes skills in surgical assistance, medication administration, and patient care to enhance clinical outcomes. Track record of effective communication with pet owners and proficiency in animal behavior handling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Brookville Road Animal Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted in dental procedures, contributing to overall oral health of patients.
Veterinary Assistant Externship
Jackman’s Animal Clinic
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed radiography, venipuncture, fluid therapy, catheterizations, dental prophylaxis, fecal analysis, coagulation/diagnostic testing, urinalysis, and exam assisting
- Provided client education, patient restraint, kennel care/management, Hematology and Chemistry Analyzer, Idexx VetLab Suite, and front office administration
- Administered injections and immunizations, dispensed medications, anesthesia administration/monitoring, surgical nursing
Kennel Attendant
International Business College
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintain proper sanitation of entire kennel facility and administered medications to felines and canines
- Practice safe animal-handling techniques for variety of animals
- Served as animal advocate, ensuring proper nutrition, exercise and interaction
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences - Veterinary Technician
Vet Tech Institute at International Business College
Indianapolis, IN12.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Catheterization
- Fluid therapy
- Dentistry
- Intramuscular injections
- Subcutaneous injections
- Intravenous catheterization
- Urinalysis
- Fecal exam
- Venipuncture
- Administering anesthesia
- Monitoring patients
- Radiographs
- Diagnostic testing
- General Office Procedures
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Online appointment scheduling
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Client education
- Pharmacy duties
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Brookville Road Animal Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Veterinary Assistant Externship
Jackman’s Animal Clinic
10.2018 - 12.2018
Kennel Attendant
International Business College
07.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Sciences - Veterinary Technician
Vet Tech Institute at International Business College
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