Pender Veterinary CenterVeterinary Technician
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2009Hospital Cleanliness- including but not limited to- cage cleaning, sterilization, basic laboratory maintenance
Technician Duties- including but not limited to- blood draw, catheter placement, ICU treatments, administering and filling medications, anesthesia, converting drug dosage, isolation
Gathered diagnostic specimens from animals (tissue, blood, urine) under a direction of Veterinarian.
Control animals for sample collection or testing by Veterinarian.
Enclose animal specimens and distribute to specialized labs.
Control animal vaccinations; care for animals with infections, and assist euthanasia on animals including wildlife, under direction of Veterinarian.
Perform investigations of suspected animal act violations and record proof found so corrective actions can be taken.