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Lynda O'Neil

Greenfield

Summary

Veterinary Technician/Assistant with a proven track record at Eastfield Hospital for Animals, excelling in patient care. Demonstrated ability to perform diagnostic procedures. Skilled in laboratory operations and sanitation protocols, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Interest in exotics, as I have owned over the years : A Chinchilla, Rabbit, Guinea Pigs, Tarantulas, and Zebra Finches. Currently a parent to two Meyer's Parrots, a Senegal Parrot, and two European Starlings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

VESH West Springfield
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians and technicians with examinations, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
  • Performed lab testing and blood films as needed.

Veterinary Technician

Eastfield Hospital for Animals
10.2016 - Current

Assist veterinarian with office appointments, safely restraining animals.

Obtain diagnostic samples as requested.

Provide medical treatments as indicated for hospitalized patients.

Assist reception as needed, answering phones, checking clients in and out.

Maintaining monthly cleaning and maintenance of Idexx lab equipment.

Peripherally assist in surgery- help intubate. place catheters, prep surgical sites, and clean instruments.

Process both on-line and in-house prescription requests.

Perform routine technician appointments- nail trims, vaccinations ,expressing anal glands, etc.


Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Patient restraint
  • Medication administration
  • Sample collection
  • Euthanasia assistance
  • Vaccine administration
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Client education
  • Lab operations

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

VESH West Springfield
04.2024 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Eastfield Hospital for Animals
10.2016 - Current

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Holyoke Community College
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