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Jasmine Brar

Calgary,AB

Summary

RVT with 5+ years of experience in the exotics and small animal veterinary eld. Specialized in providing patient care, diagnostics, assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical RVT

Fuller Animal Specialty Surgery
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
  • Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.

Lead RVT

Rutherford Veterinary Clinic
06.2020 - 04.2023
  • Performed diagnostic procedures (x-ray, ultrasound, urinalysis, cytology, phlebotomy)
  • Daily technical procedures such as nail trims, anal gland expression, suture/staple removal, bandage or splint change, injections, cystocentesis, etc
  • Provided surgical assistance, maintained a sterile eld, and managed anesthesia in surgical procedures such as: orthopaedic (CBLO, FHO, MPL), foreign body, amputations, and emergencies (lacerations, pyometra)
  • Performed dental radiographs and prophylaxis (ultrasonic cleaning, scaling, polishing, charting)
  • Managed hospital supplies and pharmacy inventory, including WDDC ordering, inventory count, Summit Pharmacy inventory and ordering
  • Managed all control substance logs, including inventory count and receiving orders
  • Ensured thorough record keeping in Avimark software client communications, medical records, anesthetic monitoring records, TPPs, surgery logs, etc
  • Completed and maintained compliance with yearly PIPS Quality Assurance Guides
  • Client communication and education for post-operative patients, patients with chronic conditions, nutritional inquiries, and behavioural concerns

AHT Assistant

VCA Canada Riverbend Veterinary Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with restraint for small animals, avian and exotic species
  • Provided care for boarding patients, including administration of medication
  • Assisted with minor procedures such as nail trims, anal gland expression, fluids, etc
  • Daily tasks (stocking, laundry, autoclave wrapping, cleaning, hospitalized patient care)
  • Euthanasia aftercare

AHT Assistant

VCA Canada Calgary Trail Animal Hospital
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Wrapped surgery packs and dental instruments; operating the autoclave
  • Restraint for urine/blood collection, injections, minor surgical procedures
  • Assisted with daily inventory count and receiving orders from WDDC and CDMV
  • Provided post-operative care for patients
  • Assisted with surgery prep (nail trims, restraint, IV fluid setup, monitoring machines)

Receptionist

Hewes Medical Clinic
12.2013 - 01.2017
  • Booked appointments and dealt with patient inquiries
  • Online billing for clinical and residency patients
  • Handled prescription refills, referral letters, clinical invoices, etc
  • Communication with residential home staff, hospital staff, nurses, doctors

Education

Animal Health Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB
2020

Bachelor of Science - Companion Animals And Perfomance Animals Major

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
2017

Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Communication Skills
  • Organization
  • Decision-Making Ability
  • Prioritization
  • Leadership
  • Attention To Detail

Certification


  • Oncura Abdominal Ultrasound Training
  • Fear Free Certified Professional 2019-2024
  • Recover CPR BLS


Timeline

Surgical RVT

Fuller Animal Specialty Surgery
09.2023 - Current

Lead RVT

Rutherford Veterinary Clinic
06.2020 - 04.2023

AHT Assistant

VCA Canada Riverbend Veterinary Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2020

AHT Assistant

VCA Canada Calgary Trail Animal Hospital
02.2017 - 07.2018

Receptionist

Hewes Medical Clinic
12.2013 - 01.2017

Animal Health Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Companion Animals And Perfomance Animals Major

University of Alberta
Jasmine Brar