Rolinda Faust
Rocklin,California
Summary
Results-driven Practice Manager and Registered Veterinary Technician with expertise in client education, employee management, operational efficiency, and technical skills
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Manager, Registered Veterinary Technician
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners-Cats Only Veterinary Hospital
Rocklin, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Handled inventory, including prescription food, to provide optimal health for our patients.
- Through "lunch 'n' learns," made sure staff was educated about proper nutrition and why we recommend certain companies over others.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to veterinary protocols and standards.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline supply ordering and reduce costs.
- Developed training programs for new staff, improving onboarding processes and retention rates.
- As a Registered Veterinary Technician, performed associated tasks such as client education, anesthesia, sample gathering and handling, and utilizing in-house lab equipment to run tests on patients.
Lead RVT, Practice Manager
Rocklin Road Animal Hospital
Rocklin, CA
01.2013 - 02.2020
- Obtaining health history on canine and feline patients
- Client education
- Sales-nutrition, parasiticides
- Venipuncture-jugular, medial and lateral saphenous, and cephalic sites
- IV catheter placement
- Canine (male) urinary catheter placement
- Cystocenteses
- Performed urinalyses and evaluated blood, ear, and skin slides
- PCR and culture collection
- Dental cleanings, oral blocks, complicated extractions
- Assisted surgical specialists
- Nursing care
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cats Only Veterinary Hospital
Rocklin, CA
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Administered anesthesia and monitored vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in diagnostics and treatment plans for feline patients.
- Educated pet owners on nutrition, behavior, and preventive care practices.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with veterinary regulations.
Certified Veterinary Technician
McKenzie Animal Hospital
Springfield, OR
09.2004 - 06.2011
- Started as a technician assistant and worked up to Certified Veterinary Technician
- Properly handled and treated canine, feline, avian, and exotic patients, including induction and maintenance of anesthesia
- Created and discussed treatment plans with clients
- Provided education on DVM recommendations
- Performed sample collection of blood, urine, and feces
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Colorado Christian University
Denver, COSome College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESOL)
Northwest Christian College
Eugene, ORSome College (No Degree) - Education
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NVSkills
- Client Education, Sales
- Record Keeping
- Prioritization
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Dental Procedures-including complicated extractions
- Venipuncture
- Cytocenteses
- IVC Placement
- Anesthesia-induction and maintenance
- In-house lab work, lab sample handling
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician-CA 9073
September 2010-current
- Fear Free Certification
Timeline
Practice Manager, Registered Veterinary Technician
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners-Cats Only Veterinary Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Lead RVT, Practice Manager
Rocklin Road Animal Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2020
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cats Only Veterinary Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2012
Certified Veterinary Technician
McKenzie Animal Hospital
09.2004 - 06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Colorado Christian University
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESOL)
Northwest Christian College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Nevada, Reno