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Steven Kaye

Steven Kaye

Needham

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine

Boston West
04.2024 - Current
  • Patient Care: Administering medications, taking vital signs, collecting samples, and providing nursing care for animals with internal medicine conditions.
  • Diagnostic Support: Assisting with diagnostic imaging, performing laboratory tests, and interpreting results under the direction of a veterinarian.
  • Leadership and Training: Training and mentoring other technicians, ensuring they are competent in their roles, and fostering a positive team environment.
  • Client Communication: Communicating with clients about their pet's health, explaining procedures and treatments, and addressing client concerns.
  • Administrative Tasks: Managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies.
  • Anesthesia and Surgical Support: Assisting with anesthesia induction and monitoring, preparing patients for surgery, and providing post-operative care.

Kaye Pet Care

Myself
01.2019 - 09.2024

I started this business to help provide patient care in the comfort of the clients home. As a traveling veterinary technician I provided the following services:


  • Blood draws
  • Administering oral & injectable medications
  • Fluid therapy
  • Laser therapy
  • Ozone therapy
  • Anal gland expressions
  • Nail trims
  • Ear cleanings
  • Post-surgical care

Veterinary Technician

Main Street Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2024
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
  • Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
  • Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Skills

  • Managing interdepartmental cases
  • Hospital inventory management
  • Managing controlled substances & logs
  • Administering vaccinations & injectables
  • Use of laparoscopic equipment
  • Intubation
  • Dental cleaning & dental radiographs
  • General radiographs
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • Dispensing medications
  • Handling / control techniques
  • Phlebotomy / IV injections
  • Running in-house diagnostics (Heska)
  • Administering fecal transplants
  • Laser therapy
  • IV catheter placement
  • Blood pressure
  • Cystocentesis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

Lead Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine

Boston West
04.2024 - Current

Kaye Pet Care

Myself
01.2019 - 09.2024

Veterinary Technician

Main Street Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2024
Steven Kaye