SAMANTHA ANDRESKI
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Independent and driven veterinary technician with a diverse background in mobile, general, emergency and zoological institutions. Devoting my knowledge, experience and skills to the betterment of animals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Manager, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise veterinary assistant/technician
- Purchase supplies, equipment and medications
- Oversee quarantine buildings, schedule and care
- Procure tools and training for staff to efficiently complete tasks
- Arrange preventive maintenance of all departmental equipment
- Create and maintain preventively health schedule for collection animals
- Conduct quarterly dart training for full time zookeepers
- Maintain effective working relationships with zoo employees at all levels as well as engaging with visiting public
- Schedule staff to ensure coverage of day to day needs and emergencies
- Ensure hospital is using best practices and is maintained in a state of readiness for USDA, AZA, DEA, and all other inspections.
Urgent Care Veterinary Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
05.2023 - Current
- Assess patients presenting complaint and vital signs
- Assist with physical exams and gather brief medical histories
- Perform diagnostic tests, drug administration, and sample collection
- Ensure timely turn around for all incoming and outgoing cases.
Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Manual restraint for a variety of exotic species
- Anesthetic induction and monitoring
- Perform necropsies and collect appropriate biological samples
- Laboratory collection and examination for quarantine and collection animals
- Enter and file medical records into ZIMS database
- Conduct biannual parasitology screenings on collection animals
- Calculate, dispense and administer medications as prescribed.
ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Triage patients and assess vital signs
- Assist with physical exams and gather brief medical histories
- Perform emergency procedures including diagnostic tests, drug administration, and sample collection
- Obtain diagnostic imaging with radiology
- Provide routine and intensive care for hospitalized patients.
ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Triage patients and assess vital signs
- Assist with physical exams and gather brief medical histories
- Perform emergency procedures including diagnostic tests, drug administration, and sample collection
- Obtain diagnostic imaging with radiology
- Provide routine and intensive care for hospitalized patients.
Veterinary Assistant
Northwest Animal Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Complete diagnostic imaging with radiology
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures using proper restraint, aseptic technique and anesthesia monitoring
- Perform dental prophylaxis
- Maintain equipment and instrument sterility
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples in hematology, urinalysis, microbiology and serology.
Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Manual restraint for a variety of exotic species
- Anesthetic induction and monitoring
- Perform necropsies and collect appropriate biological samples
- Laboratory collection and examination for quarantine and collection animals
- Enter and file medical records into ZIMS database
- Conduct biannual parasitology screenings on collection animals
- Calculate, dispense and administer medications as prescribed.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College- Distance Program
2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Greensboro College- Greensboro, NC
2013
Skills
- Communication
- Facility Inspections
- Records Management
- Operations Management
- Schedule Management
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Control
Certification
- NC Veterinary Technician License, #3063
- TCVM For Veterinary Technicians, 2023
- Open Water SCUBA Certification, AALSO Level 1 Life Support Operator
- AALSO Level 1 Water Quality Technician
- Primary Care(CPR) & Sec Care (1st) w/AED
Timeline
Hospital Manager, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
09.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Veterinary Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
01.2020 - 01.2022
ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
04.2018 - 01.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Northwest Animal Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2020
Veterinary Assistant/Technician, RVT
Greensboro Science Center
10.2015 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College- Distance Program
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Greensboro College- Greensboro, NC
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