Toni Redfern
Young's Point,ON
Summary
Motivated and passionate health care advocate with a strong work ethic, professional communication skills and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Competent and experienced veterinary technician performing educational and training in the community, phlebotomy, medication administration and monitoring for distress and medical needs. Highly organized with sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills and decisive nature. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Advisor/Veterinary Technician
Ministry Of The Solicitor General
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Medical case management of animals in care( domestic, wildlife, large animal)
- Sample collection to aid investigations (blood, tissue, etc.)
- Medication administration, inventory and audit
- Made appropriate surgical referrals, monitored services in appropriate time frames
- Assisted regional veterinarian with exams and treatments, sedation administration and monitoring
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to inspectorate and stakeholders
- Liaised with local organizations in the community to expand partnerships
Veterinary Technician
Robertson Forensic Consulting
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications, vaccines, blood draws for testing ( domestic and wildlife animals)
- Record symptoms and document medical observations
- Assisting with major case logistics, ordering supplies, reports, invoicing
- Assist with educating on standards of care for shelter partners
- Scribe veterinary notes for Solicitor General Animal Welfare investigations
- Daily care and treatment of up to 220 animals
Veterinary Technician
Village Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed audit/counts for regular and controlled drugs
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Animal Care/Animal Control Manager/Vet Technician
Peterborough Humane Society
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Observed and documented behaviors, daily health and wellness of animals in care
- Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, IP), blood draws, wound care, etc.
- Pharmacy inventory
- Conducted medical examinations and administered treatments, vaccines, etc.
- Designed individualized enrichment plans for each animal
- Daily reporting of changes observed to veterinarian
- Wildlife euthanasia (injury/disease)
- Hiring/training for municipal enforcement officers
- Enforcement/compliance of by-laws and provincial legislation
- Reviewing cases, prep for court hearings
- Liaise and consult with multiple stakeholders
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Gave public talks at schools and senior residences for education on animals and their specific needs
Healthcare Administrator
Brokers Choice
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for client
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Created customized care plan, working with staff and family to assess and meet individual needs.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies
- Administered medications/feed through stoma/port
- Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
Veterinary/Tech Assistant
Cavan Hills Veterinary Services
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis (domestic, wildlife animals)
- Aided veterinary surgeon with routine spay/neuters and obstruction surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for laboratory analysis.
Personal Support Worker
Peterborough Retirement Residence
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Residential Care Aide
Peterborough Community Care Services
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Medication administration, audit, inventory
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Shelter Manager
Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Prepared food, cleaned enclosures and administered medications to treat acute and chronic conditions
- Inspected facilities to determine maintenance needs
- Assigned feeding and treatments for animals
- Maintain and log pharmacy intake and usage
- HIring and training all animal care personal
- Assessed animals for signs of injury or illness
- Designed individual enrichment plans for animals in care
Education
Nursing Pharmacology Theory
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON2023
Phlebotomy
CIMT College
08.2017
Echocardiography
CIMT College
09.2017
Certificate - Animal Behaviour And Welfare
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh12.2015
Provincial Offences Officer
Burgess And Associates
Kawartha, On03.2018
Animal Control Officer
Burgess And Associates
Kawartha, On05.2018
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
12.2024
Health Care Aide
Penn Foster
10.2017
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent time management
- Laboratory Analysis Skills
- Data Integrity Specialist
Timeline
Strategic Advisor/Veterinary Technician
Ministry Of The Solicitor General
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Village Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Veterinary Technician
Robertson Forensic Consulting
08.2022 - Current
Animal Care/Animal Control Manager/Vet Technician
Peterborough Humane Society
02.2018 - 09.2022
Veterinary/Tech Assistant
Cavan Hills Veterinary Services
11.2016 - 03.2017
Healthcare Administrator
Brokers Choice
05.2016 - 02.2018
Personal Support Worker
Peterborough Retirement Residence
12.2015 - 03.2016
Residential Care Aide
Peterborough Community Care Services
05.2013 - 09.2013
Shelter Manager
Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
01.2010 - 02.2013
Nursing Pharmacology Theory
Fleming College
Phlebotomy
CIMT College
Echocardiography
CIMT College
Certificate - Animal Behaviour And Welfare
University of Edinburgh
Provincial Offences Officer
Burgess And Associates
Animal Control Officer
Burgess And Associates
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
Health Care Aide
Penn Foster
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