Sianne Vautour
Prince George,BC
Summary
Knowledgeable employee experienced in fulfilling animal health requirements. Skilled handler with absolute comfort controlling and calming animals. RVT with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Animal Attendant
UNBC
02.2016 - Current
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Learned and followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.
- Documented observations of animal behavior and physical condition to track health and progress.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Assisted researchers in conducting studies by collecting and providing data about animals in care.
- Managed breeding programs to provide genetic diversity in captive populations and track bloodlines.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ospika Animal Hospital
08.2003 - 12.2016
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
Education
Animal Health Technician - Animal Health
Fairview College
Fairview, AB05.2003
High School Diploma -
PGSS
Prince George, B.C.06.1989
Skills
- SOP Compliance
- WHMIS
- Biosafety2
- Chem Safety
- Animal Care
- Supply Management
- Test Sample Collection
- Surgery Preparation
- Disease Prevention
- Facilities Maintenance
- Weight Charting
- Meal Preparation
- Progress Documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Work Planning
- Treatment Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Human and Animal Safety
- Supply Unloading and Storage
- Problem Identification
- Breeding Habits Explanation
- Medication Documentation
- Housekeeping Duties
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Horse Back Riding, reading, walking and curling.
In my down time I enjoy horse back riding with my Daughter and enjoy taking care of our 3 horses. I love to go for a nice bike ride in the evening and like to relax with a good book and cats on my lap by the fire.
References
Lydia Troc
# (250) 613-8065
Dr. Jennifer McLachlan DVM
# (250) 961-9941
Timeline
Lab Animal Attendant
UNBC
02.2016 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ospika Animal Hospital
08.2003 - 12.2016
Animal Health Technician - Animal Health
Fairview College
High School Diploma -
PGSS
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