Sarah Arpie
Pepperell,MA
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with considerable experience and skilled in areas such as laboratory procedures, conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records, anesthesia monitoring, and client education. Proven ability to perform complex procedures, including IV catheter placement, ultrasound guided cystocenteses, and dental cleanings, while ensuring exceptional animal care and comfort. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Acton Animal Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Greet pet owners and go over available services, outline costs, and determine special needs of animals under care.
- Perform fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Maintain detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by a veterinarian.
- Assist in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Provide care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted veterinarian during medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Veterinary Assistant
Sandbank Veterinary Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Restrained animals for examination.
Veterinary Assistant-Outpatient
Pieper Memorial Veterinary Emergency Center
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted veterinarian and staff during diagnostic procedures and sample collection.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in emergency hospital setting
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2013
Skills
- Intravenous and subcutaneous injection
- Animal restraint
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Vaccine administration
- Client education
- Feline towel restraint
- Canine and feline intubation
- Blood collection
- Medical history collection
- Dental procedures
- Surgical assistance
- IV placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Vaccinations
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Acton Animal Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Sandbank Veterinary Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
Veterinary Assistant-Outpatient
Pieper Memorial Veterinary Emergency Center
08.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of New England
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