Michelle MacLean
Mount Elgin,ON
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a career change to utilize diverse skills and assets. Demonstrates efficiency and excellent time management abilities. Maintains a consistently friendly and professional demeanor, committed to ensuring positive customer experiences. Recognized for dependability, excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Self-motivated and positive individual constantly seeking new knowledge. Confident in quickly becoming a valuable member of your team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Neighbourhood Pet Clinic
London, ON
01.2017 - Current
- Supported optimal health outcomes for pets through precise administration of medications, vaccinations, and therapeutic treatments.
- Intravenous catheter placement, surgical preparation, intubation, anesthetic induction, anesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through compassionate communication during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions or critical illness diagnoses.
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners through timely appointment scheduling and follow-up calls regarding test results or treatment updates.
- Dental prophylactic cleaning and polishing
- Supported the establishment of a positive clinic culture through active involvement in staff meetings, training sessions and continuing education opportunities.
Photorealistic Acrylic Artist
Sole Proprietorship
Mount Elgin, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Creating custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilizing social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Time management and self motivation
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Wonderland Animal Hospital/Imagepet Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
London, ON
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Increased client satisfaction by offering clear explanations of medical conditions, treatments, and at-home care instructions to pet owners.
- Intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
- Streamlined clinic operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining up-to-date patient records.
- Assisted veterinarians in complex surgeries while adhering to strict sterile technique protocols to minimize infection risks for patients.
- Surgical preparation, intubation, anesthetic induction, anesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Set up and acquiring digital radiographs using ALARA techniques
- Responsible for follow up communications with clients on patient status and well-being
- Educated clients about responsible pet ownership practices including nutrition recommendations, exercise guidelines, behavioral training techniques, and vaccination schedules.
- Imagepet duties vary from scheduling ultrasound appointments to assisting in biopsies, aspirates and ultrasounds, checking in and discharging patients.
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Lawson Health Research Institute
London, ON
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Overseeing all aspects of treatment of hyperthyroid cats with I131 Radioactive Iodine
- Assisting in thoracotomies in canines while providing post operative care
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in treatment areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Administration (invoicing, submitting deposits, submitting/editing and placing modifications of protocols, and license renewals)
- Provided tours, records and documentation for inspection of our Consolidated (LRI) Labs and Veterinary Nuclear Medicine CNSC licenses.
Student Veterinary Technician
Queens University
Kingston, ON
12.2009 - 01.2010
- Perform health checks on lab rats/mice and perform any treatments required
- Feeding and health checking the pigeons
- Husbandry.
Veterinary Assistant
Ostrander Veterinary Clinic
Tillsonburg, ON
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Acquire and develop manual radiographs with assistance
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Basic lab analysis with assistance
- Administer medications and subcutaneous fluid therapy
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Veterinary Technologist
St. Lawrence College
01.2011
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
01.2007
Skills
- Highly experienced in the veterinary software Impromed
- Works great individually as well as in a team
- Reliable and always punctual
- Friendly, respectful and personable
- Client Relationships
- Superior time management
- Networking skills
- Client Consultations
- Attention to Detail
- Critical and Creative Thinking
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Photorealistic Acrylic Artist
Sole Proprietorship
05.2022 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Neighbourhood Pet Clinic
01.2017 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Wonderland Animal Hospital/Imagepet Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
02.2012 - 01.2016
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Lawson Health Research Institute
03.2011 - 09.2012
Student Veterinary Technician
Queens University
12.2009 - 01.2010
Veterinary Assistant
Ostrander Veterinary Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2010
Advanced Diploma - Veterinary Technologist
St. Lawrence College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute