Menka Opassinis
North York,Ontario
Summary
Highly successful Registered Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in internal medicine and critical care. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician
Toronto Animal Health Partners
09.2021 - Current
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service both face-to-face interactions with clients as well as phone inquiries.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to patients, promoting their overall well-being and comfort during treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs, ultrasounds, endoscopies and CT's.
- Placing nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters and assisting with esophageal tube placement.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Performed ultrasound guided cystocentesis and abdominocentesis
ICU Registered Veterinary Technician
Toronto Animal Health Partners
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
- Improved client satisfaction through clear communication regarding pet health status updates.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs, ultrasounds, central line placements and other various procedures
- Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members and streamlined care processes.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Monitored patients who were oxygen dependant, on high flow oxygen and being manually ventilated.
- Placed nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, nasal oxygen lines, arterial lines
- Set up and monitored patients receiving blood transfusions
- Calculated various medication doses, set up CRI's
Registered Veterinary Technician
Usher Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs or ultrasounds, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Animal Care Attendant
Parker Pet Care
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness through regular maintenance of animal living spaces, reducing risk of disease transmission.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay at the facility.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Veterinary Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
King City04.2017
High School Diploma -
East York Collegiate Institute
East York, ON06.2013
Skills
- Emergency First Aid
- Controlled Substance Management
- Anesthesia Administration and Monitoring
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Patient Triage
- Client Relations
- Specimen Preparation
- Excellent Technical Skills
- Patient Advocacy
Languages
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician, OAVT - since 2017
- Member number 8674
Timeline
Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician
Toronto Animal Health Partners
09.2021 - Current
ICU Registered Veterinary Technician
Toronto Animal Health Partners
08.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Veterinary Technician
Usher Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2020
Animal Care Attendant
Parker Pet Care
02.2014 - 09.2015
Ontario College Diploma - Veterinary Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
East York Collegiate Institute
- Registered Veterinary Technician, OAVT - since 2017
- Member number 8674
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