Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• Worked directly with the doctor to assess cases by creating differential lists, discussing physical exam findings, and writing complete and comprehensive SOAP notes which developed strong analytical problem solving and accurate record-keeping skills to ease continuity of patient care • Assisted the doctor as the sole technician performing tasks such as low-stress restraint of patients, venipuncture, BP measurements, dental cleanings, administration of SQ and IM injections, administration and documentation of vaccines • Created estimates for services offered and presented them to owners by explaining treatment options available and managed business transactions
• Assisted doctors, technicians, and clients in providing high-quality patient care in medical and radiation oncology using clear, effective communication to streamline operations and workflow • Performed TPR, venipuncture, IV catheterization, cystocentesis, BP readings, ECG, blood smears, induction, intubation, dispensed and administered oral medications, injectable medications, and oral and IV chemotherapy to patients, took radiographs, and recovered patients after radiation therapy • Contributed to chemotherapy research by participating in double-blind Tanovea trials for canine lymphoma as a dispenser of either placebo or chemotherapy
• Completed 150+ shadowing hours assisting interns, surgeons, and staff with in-patient physical exams and treatments • Learned about equine outpatient exams, radiography, ultrasonography, laboratory work, surgical protocols, and emergency surgeries
• Prepared animals for surgery and ran blood work tests and recorded test results for animal records • Monitored animals as they recovered from anesthesia and alerted staff with concerns during the recovery process and transported recovered animals from the surgery trailer into the shelter • Prepared and aided in the shelter’s spay and neuter operations by wrapping surgery packs and gowns using sterile techniques