Teresa Bennett
Malden,MA
Summary
Veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare and strong commitment to excellence in clinical support. Adept at assisting in surgeries, administering treatments, and providing compassionate care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with key skills in diagnostic testing and patient management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Bond Vet
Lynnfield, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Managed veterinary patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during examinations and treatments.
- Executed medication administration and vaccination processes, ensuring strict adherence to established protocols for accuracy and efficacy.
- Partnered with veterinarians to formulate customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices in animal handling and clinical procedures.
- Managed creation and assembly of surgical packs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supported surgical teams by scrubbing in for procedures to ensure optimal operating conditions.
- Oversaw anesthesia monitoring to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, ensuring compliance with protocols and safety standards.
Veterinary Surgery Technician
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2026
- Oversee appointments and manage clients throughout their visit, collaborating closely with our board-certified specialists.
- Participate in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures alongside each surgeon.
- Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
- Execute, monitor, and recover all assigned sedated and anesthetic events.
- Assist in all operating room duties as a circulating nurse and scrub-in technician during orthopedic surgeries.
- Provide empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients, being a strong patient advocate during their hospitalization.
- Assisted in preparation of surgical instruments and equipment for veterinary procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
Everett, MA
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls after hours.
Veterinary Receptionist
Malden Animal Hospital
Malden, MA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Kept track of client's payment history and updated account information accordingly.
- Maintained inventory of pet products such as food, treats, toys, collars, leashes.
- Provided support to veterinary technicians by preparing necessary documents before each appointment.
- Processed payments from clients including cash, credit cards, and checks.
- Greeted clients and their pets upon arrival at the clinic.
- Provided customer service by answering questions related to pet care and medications prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient files.
- Checked in patients prior to their appointment with the veterinarian or technician.
- Monitored front desk operations to ensure smooth flow of traffic during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures for interacting with customers.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and provided information to clients regarding services offered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malden High School
Malden, MA06.2018
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2028
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- IV catheter placement
- Patient monitoring
- Preventive care
- Venipuncture techniques
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Microscopic examination
- General anesthesia monitoring
Certification
CRR/ Recovery Trained ALS/ BLS
Fear free certified
Hands free radiology certified
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Bond Vet
08.2025 - Current
Veterinary Surgery Technician
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2026
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2024
Veterinary Receptionist
Malden Animal Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Malden High School
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
San Juan College