Christine Apt
Orleans,ON
Summary
Passionate Registered Veterinary Technician with 12 years of relevant experience in general practice in a fast paced environment. Team oriented and dedicated to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Bayview Animal Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample collection/analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Collaboration with the veterinary team
- Trained new hires on clinic protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the veterinary team.
- Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by the veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to patients, promoting their overall well-being and comfort during treatment.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Efficient in taking diagnostic radiographs, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Conducted dental cleanings and dental radiographs while patients are under anesthesia
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
06.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Veterinary Technician
Orleans Veterinary Hopital
04.2018 - 04.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Laurentian University
Cornwall, ON04.2021
Veterinary Technician
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2012
Dog Grooming
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09.2010
Skills
- Client Education
- Anesthesia Administration
- Team medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Sample Collection
- Medical record-keeping
- Post Operative Care
- IV catheter placement
- Surgical Assistance
- General anesthesia monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
06.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Veterinary Technician
Orleans Veterinary Hopital
04.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Bayview Animal Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Laurentian University
Veterinary Technician
Algonquin College
Dog Grooming
Algonquin College
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