Laura Stafford
Amherst,Nova Scotia
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Veterinary Technician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Diverse and versatile professional knowledgeable about animal health and quick on mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Fundy Veterinarians
Truro, Canada
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted veterinarians in performing medical procedures and treatments, such as sterilizations, dental prophylaxis, and other routine surgeries.
- Performed laboratory tests (Urinalysis, Hematology, Fecals, Biopsies, etc.). using IDEXX equipment
- Monitored anesthesia levels during surgery and provided post-surgical recovery support.
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Calculated drug dosages and delivered medications via IV, IM, or SQ.
- Filling prescriptions and educating clients on medication uses and potential side effects
Veterinary Assistant
Riverview Animal Hospital
Riverview, Canada
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided support to clients, answering questions, and addressing concerns about their pets' health.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Recorded medical records and updated patient files using Avimark.
- Scrubbed in to assist DVM with surgical procedures, including routine sterilizations, orthopedics, and emergencies.
Animal Control Officer
Greater Moncton SPCA
Moncton, Canada
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Responded to calls to enforce animal control regulations and city bylaws.
- Recorded legal documents pertaining to noise disturbances, animal bites on people, and dogs at large.
- Issued citations to law-offending individuals and reported back to government officials.
- Assisted in the capture of stray animals using humane trapping techniques.
Education
Veterinary Technician Diploma -
Oulton College
Moncton, NB12.2023
High School Diploma -
Petitcodiac Regional School
Petitcodiac, NB06.2018
Skills
- Use of Avimark
- Sample Collection
- Fear free handling
- Closed-loop communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- WHIMIS Certified
- EVTA, NSVMA, and NBVMA Registered
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Fundy Veterinarians
06.2024 - 10.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Riverview Animal Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Animal Control Officer
Greater Moncton SPCA
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Fear Free Certified
- WHIMIS Certified
- EVTA, NSVMA, and NBVMA Registered
Veterinary Technician Diploma -
Oulton College
High School Diploma -
Petitcodiac Regional School
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