Nicole A. Bell
Davis
Summary
Dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician with 19 years’ experience seeking a full-time position at a veterinary practice that will foster my strengths and allow me to expand my skill set to provide the best patient/client care possible
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Pet Sitter
Paw Pads Petsitting (self-employed)
01.2012 - Current
- Feed, medicate, walk, brush, play with, and give TLC to clients’ pets in their home while they are away, specializing in special needs pets
- Communicate with clients before, during, and after pet care to maintain client rapport and to alleviate clients’ concerns about leaving their pet(s)
- Maintain accurate financial logs, business license, and pet sitter's liability/theft insurance
- Coordinate schedules for multiple clients, optimizing time management and service delivery.
Registered Veterinary Technician
South Davis Veterinary Center
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical and sedation procedures including but not limited to neutering, wound care, mass removals, and foxtail probes
- Performed anesthesia on patients with varying degrees of anesthetic risk
- Placed IV catheters, induced anesthesia, and placed endotracheal tubes
- Conducted pre and post-surgical monitoring of patients and evaluated reaction to treatment plans, anesthesia, and medication
- Performed venipuncture, digital radiographs, vaccinations, wound care, grooming, and patient handling
- Administered medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV.
- Educated clients on patient treatments, medical conditions, and preventive care as well as provided emotional support to clients
- Performed laboratory testing on blood and urine samples and prepared slides for microscopic review
- Maintained, cleaned, and performed quality control on in-house laboratory catalysts weekly and monthly
- Performed reception duties including but not limited to greeting clients in person, answering phone calls, emails, and texts, scheduling appointments, and addressing client questions and concerns.
- Helped to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow by using clear and direct communication with doctors and co-workers
Registered Veterinary Technician
Acorn Veterinary Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2020
- Obtained accurate patient history, documented client concerns, and determined reason for visit
- Assisted doctors on exams and minor procedures
- Educated clients on basic pet care and parasite prevention
- Performed venipuncture, digital radiology, vaccinations, grooming, and safe handling of cats, dogs, and exotics
- Performed canine rehabilitation consisting of but not limited to passive range of motion, laser and TENS therapy, and underwater treadmill
- Filled prescriptions and prepared estimates for clients
- Performed basic reception duties including end of day duties
Education
Registered Veterinary Technician License -
Veterinary Allied Staff Education
Dixon, CA01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA01-1994
Skills
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Canine and feline intubation
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Post operative care
- Rehabilitation techniques
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
South Davis Veterinary Center
07.2020 - 04.2026
Professional Pet Sitter
Paw Pads Petsitting (self-employed)
01.2012 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
Acorn Veterinary Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California at Davis
Registered Veterinary Technician License -
Veterinary Allied Staff Education