Paige Gardner
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
With a proven track record at VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, I excel in delivering high-quality patient care under pressure, showcasing the ability to perform critical medical procedures and effectively communicate with pet owners. Expert in intravenous catheterization and renowned for exceptional multitasking skills, I significantly enhance patient outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
07.2021 - Current
- Effectively managing time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the emergency clinic.
- Maintaining care of hospitalized patients by assessing changes in vital signs and alerting the doctors with concerns, calculating doses and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly.
- Caring for critical patients including animals with central lines, post-op emergency procedures including septic foreign body removals, GDV surgeries, splenic removal of hemoabdomen, patients with neurologic and seizure disorders, etc.
- Triaging patients that come in through the ER by assessing vital signs, mentation, and medical history.
- Performing sedated and anesthetized procedures, some on critical patients.
- Kept owners updated on critical and non-critical patients, answered questions and educated owners regarding care both in and out of the hospital.
- Maintaining empathetic composure while dealing with sensitive conversations and situations regarding euthanasia.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work space, appropriately dealing with transmissible diseases and disinfecting after care.
- Restraining animals in a way to minimize stress and harm to both the veterinarian and the patient.
Customer Service Representative
Petco
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Educated customers on proper care of exotic animals and assisted in choosing appropriate habits and nutrition.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Cared for exotic animals, maintained appropriate husbandry, used prior knowledge to recognize sick animals.
Cashier
Kroger Fuel Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required, kept merchandise stocked and organized.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Vet Tech Institute
International Business College
Indianapolis, IN12-2021
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization (saphenous, cephalic, and dorsal pedal veins)
- Medication administration (SC, IV, IM)
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Anesthesia administration
- Obtaining x-rays of diagnostic quality
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Suture removal
- Blood sampling
- Medical record-keeping
- Fluid therapy
- Occular testing (fluorescein stain, IOP, STT)
- Canine and feline intubation
- Closed-chest CPR
- Cytocentesis guided by ultrasound
- Aseptic techniques
- Specimen preparation
- Wound management
- Oxygen therapy
- Open and closed gloving
- Assisting in procedure
- ICU and ER experience
- Training
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
07.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Petco
11.2020 - 07.2021
Cashier
Kroger Fuel Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Vet Tech Institute
International Business College
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
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