Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sarah Reimchen

Summary

Compassionate and driven registered veterinary technician with extensive experience, specializing in emergency care and anesthetic monitoring for a diverse range of species. Excelled in managing critical patients, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, and providing unparalleled patient and client care. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Veterinary Technician

Didsbury Veterinary Services
07.2022 - Current
  • Efficiently performed anesthetics and monitored patients for routine and emergency surgical procedures for canine, feline, lagomorph, equine, ovine, and bovine species.
  • Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws, urine analyses, and ear cytology's efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • On-call experience with emergency cases as well as during business hours, including calvings, caesarian sections for large and small animals, and hit by car patients.
  • Performed dental COHATs on canine and feline patients of low and high ASA statuses.
  • Assisting in large animal procedures, such as equine castrations and dental floats, bull semen testings, bovine herd health and vaccinations, and caprine dehorning.
  • Collaborated with the veterinary team, contributing to a positive work environment and exceptional patient care.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in face-to-face interactions with clients as well as phone and email inquiries.
  • Managed and maintained radiology logs, dosimeters, and scheduled routine maintenance and inspections of radiology equipment.

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Onoway Veterinary Clinic
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, creating a positive experience for both pets and owners.
  • Patient and supply prep for sterilization procedures in canine, feline, bovine, and equine procedures.
  • Maintained a high degree of cleanliness and organization within clinic.
  • Collaborating with inventory manager by restocking clinic, unpacking new inventory orders, and assisting in year-end inventory tasks.


Volunteer Veterinary Assistant

Onoway Veterinary Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2018

Education

Animal Health Technology -

Olds College
Olds, AB
06.2022

High School Diploma -

The Centre For Learning@HOME
Okotoks, AB
06.2019

Skills

  • Managing critical patients and post anesthetic care
  • Comforting clients during euthanasia appointments and providing a safe environment to both client and patient
  • Allocating a high degree of patient care
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete a task to its entirety
  • Personal attributes include approachable, team player, detail-orientated, efficient, kind, and enthusiastic

Affiliations

  • ABVMA, May 2021-present

Certification

  • Fear Free level 1
  • Hills Small Animal Nutrition
  • Hill's Pet Wellness and Life Stages Nutrition
  • Royal Canin: Reading Pet Food Labels

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Veterinary Technician

Didsbury Veterinary Services
07.2022 - Current

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Onoway Veterinary Clinic
02.2018 - 05.2021

Volunteer Veterinary Assistant

Onoway Veterinary Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2018

Animal Health Technology -

Olds College

High School Diploma -

The Centre For Learning@HOME
Sarah Reimchen