Monica Panebianco
Whitby,ON
Summary
Veterinary Technician with 6 years of experience in fast-paced animal hospitals, skilled in patient care, surgical support and receptionist duties. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a focus on providing high-quality care in both clinical and customer service settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Central Broward Animal Hospital
Plantation, FL
2022.07 - 2026.05
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Assisted with full surgical patient care from check-in and pre-op preparation through anesthesia monitoring, recovery support, and client discharge, enhancing patient safety and client understanding.
- Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples and support in-house laboratory testing
- Performed patient restraint and handling using Fear Free techniques.
- Support hospitalized patients including recovery monitoring and general inpatient care
- Managed front desk operations including client check-in and check-out for appointments, surgeries, and hospitalized patients using Cornerstone software.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments, answered phones and relayed messages between clients and veterinary staff.
- Processed payments, handled cash and card transactions, and assisted clients with invoices and treatment estimates.
- Maintained and updated accurate patient and client records in Cornerstone software, supporting effective tracking of patient history and care.
- Coordinated communication between clients and clinical staff, facilitating efficient patient flow and ensuring smooth daily hospital operations.
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician
Animal Medical Center of Lauderhill
Lauderhill, Florida
2020.08 - 2022.07
- Provided daily care for boarding and hospitalized animals, ensuring their well-being through walking, feeding, monitoring, and basic grooming.
- Cleaned and disinfected cages and kennels, maintained clinic cleanliness through laundry and stocking supplies.
- Assisted with animal restraint during intake and discharge processes to ensure safe handling.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, FL
2016.09 - 2020.08
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms and common areas to support patient health and safety.
- Addressed emergency cleaning requests in critical hospital areas to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient rooms and common areas.
- Disinfected surfaces using hospital-grade cleaning agents and equipment.
- Managed waste disposal following safety and health regulations.
Education
Certificate Fear Free
Fear Free
Plantation, FL, USA2022-01
Certificate of Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Technician
Trillium College
Oshawa, ON2013-04
Skills
- Surgical assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring support
- Lab sample collection and running in house diagnostics
- Inpatient and post-operative care
- Fear free handling techniques
- Radiology support
- Cornerstone Veterinary Software
- Front desk operations
- Check-in/check-out
- Appointment scheduling
- Phone handling
- Going over estimates
- Invoicing
- Customer service and attention to detail
- Client communication and education
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Central Broward Animal Hospital
2022.07 - 2026.05
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician
Animal Medical Center of Lauderhill
2020.08 - 2022.07
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Plantation General Hospital
2016.09 - 2020.08
Certificate Fear Free
Fear Free
Certificate of Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Technician
Trillium College