Hailey Brock
Fletcher
Summary
I've been in the veterinary field for 5 years. I have always known this is what I want to be. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I am very passionate with the nursing and care of my patients and I am always open to learning new ways to handle, medicate, treat and overall care for my patients. I want to be the best Veterinary Technician I can be.
References:
Carmen Dabiero- Veterinarian at Vista Falls Veterinary Hospital (336) 580-3887
Mary Langer- Veterinary Technician, colleague and friend (305) 342-8018
Lindsay Seegar- Veterinary Technician, colleague and friend (828) 378-6340
Brittany Kordonowy- Veterinary technician, colleague and friend (828) 808-4341
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Vista Falls Veterinary Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrain animals
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- 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.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Veterinary Assistant
White Oak Veterinary Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Technician
Asheville Buncombe Community College
Asheville, NC05-2024
High School Diploma -
Enka High School
Candler, NC06-2021
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- Intravenous injection
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical preparation
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Treatment administration
- Suture removal
- Nail trimming
- Supply restocking
- Diagnostic sampling
- Euthanasia procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Vaccinations
- Fluid therapy
- Medication dispensing
- Patient positioning
- Medication labeling
- Patient monitoring
- Intramuscular injection
- Dental procedures
- Wound treatment
- Lab operations
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Fluorescein stain test
- Microscopy techniques
- Radiology safety
- Canine and feline intubation
- Cytocentesis
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Animal behavior observation
- Urinalysis techniques
- Ear sample collection
- Aseptic techniques
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Equine lower leg wrap
- Catalase testing
- Blood collection
- Recumbency restraint
- General anesthesia recovery
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Vista Falls Veterinary Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
White Oak Veterinary Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2022
Associate Degree in Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Technician
Asheville Buncombe Community College
High School Diploma -
Enka High School