Veterinary Technician Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Veterinary Technician Resume should look like while applying for Veterinary Technician Jobs.
1234 Main Court,
Campbell, TX,
75422
222-222-2222
xyz@yourmailprovider.com
Summary:
An individual who has notable experience in animal care and veterinary equipment operations and management preparing animals, equipment and instruments for surgery; has special ability in intravenous feedings and tube feeding processes for animals; has great skill to define animal behaviors, conduct pathological tests and examinations, and provide specialized animal nursing care; excellent people skills and client management.
Professional Experience:
Senior Veterinary Technician August 2005 - Present
Angelus Animal Hospital, Pasadena, TX
Responsibilities
Worked as assistant to a licensed veterinarian and assisted Vet at the lab during surgeries.
Conducted tests and helped in diagnosing illnesses and injuries of animals.
Took laboratory tests, blood, prepared tissue samples for testing and performed urinalysis and blood counts.
Advised pet owners on safety and health practices to ensure no disease is transmitted from animals to humans.
Gave medications orally and topically to animals with injuries, diseases and contaminations.
Documented pain and stress level tests of animals used for research and development, as well as medical histories.
Provided medical treatments to animals under veterinary care with monitored supervision from the licensed veterinarian.
Trained new interns and junior technicians in the equipment management and operations.
Veterinary Technician II May 1998 - July 2005
Georgetown Animal Clinic, Austin, TX
Responsibilities
Worked as an assistant to the licensed veterinarians in the clinic.
Checked animal facilities and holding fences.
Controlled and sedated animals for gathering of fluid and strain samples.
Prepared diets and cleaned animal enclosures; assisted in the adequate care of young animals until adoption .
Observed and documented animal behaviors, eating patterns and mating seasons.
Conducted inventory and check in quality of veterinary drugs.
Evaluated animal health problems, their causes, cure and prevention.
Veterinary Technician July 1994 - May 1998
Kerry Whitman Vet Industries, Beaumont, TX
Responsibilities
Assisted the licensed veterinarian in the day-to-day operations.
Performed laboratory tests and x-rays to animals.
Weighed animals, took blood and urine samples, and prepared medications to injured and sick animals.
Restrained animals during examinations conducted by the veterinarian.
Cleaned and prepared treatment rooms and diagnostic equipment for veterinary exams.
Maintained cleanliness and sterility of holding areas of animals.
Scheduled daily appointments of surgical clients and students.
Maintained database of all incoming and outgoing animal patients and their owners to monitor progress.
Education:
1990 - 1994 Associate Degree in the Veterinary Technology
Rice University, TX
1994 Registered Veterinary Technician
Rice University, TX
Skills:
Client-management skills
Data management and bookkeeping skills
Outstanding research, reporting and business correspondence skills
Pathology and machinery operations management
Significant knowledge of treatment medicines, animal behavior and control of common infections in animals
Associations/Organizations :
Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Member
Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians, Member
