Rebecca Bergen
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery, emergency medicine and critical care. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Kamloops Spay and Neuter Clinic - BCSPCA
08.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Kamloops Veterinary Clinic
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Performed radiograph testing and collected blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Education
Animal Health Technology -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops05-2017
Skills
- Emergency care
- Blood collection
- Laboratory testing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Anesthesia administration
- Surgical assistance
- Physical examinations
- Animal restraint
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication dispensing
- Client education
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Kamloops Spay and Neuter Clinic - BCSPCA
08.2024 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Kamloops Veterinary Clinic
05.2017 - 05.2024
Animal Health Technology -
Thompson Rivers University
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