Veterinary Technician/Receptionist - St. Michael's Companion Animal Hospital - Greeley, CO
(2023-09)
- Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized examination rooms.
- Estimated care costs, drafted invoices for services and communicated with clients to process payments or develop payment plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and x-rays.
- Followed established closing procedures for security of animals, data and inventory.
- Kept constant vigilance regarding open doorways to prevent pets escaping from facility.
- Maintained medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation for animals under care.
- Restrained animals for examination or treatment.
- Assisted with taking phone calls and booking appointments while also ensuring that clients get all there questions and concerns answered to the best of my ability.
Veterinary Technician - West Ridge Animal Hospital - Greeley, CO
(2023-01 - 2023-09)
- Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit.
- Estimated care costs, drafted invoices for services and communicated with clients to process payments or develop payment plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and x-rays.
- Followed established closing procedures for security of animals, data and inventory.
- Kept constant vigilance regarding open doorways to prevent pets escaping from facility.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized examination rooms.
- Maintained medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation for animals under care.
- Restrained animals for examination or treatment.
Pet Stylist/Groomer - PetSmart - Greeley, CO
(2021-12 - 2022-12)
- Maintained comfortable, clean and sanitized animal quarters.
- Protected animals and caretakers by observing safety behaviors consistently.
- Washed dogs and cats to remove dirt, odors and parasites.
- Worked calmly with dogs and cats demonstrating fear and anxiety.
- Helped with skin and coat issues by administering topical medications.
- Trimmed and painted toenails for female dogs.
- Expressed anal glands on canines.
- Worked quickly but safely to handle strong volume of grooming appointments per day.
- Monitored animal behavior and condition for signs of distress or serious medical issues.
- Removed hair from inside ears, around genitals and from between paw pads.
- Promoted positive behaviors through training and corrective techniques.
- Fed and watered animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Handled wide-ranging upkeep work for animal care facility, including space disinfection, laundry and supply restocking.
- Identified illnesses, diseases and injuries through animal examinations and observations.
- Brushed and removed undercoat shed for double-coated dogs.
