Jami Kiner
Carlsile
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 15 years of relevant experience. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Receptionist
Camp Hill Animal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- 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.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA08.2023
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Intravenous Injection
- Medical History Collection
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Nail Trimming
- Physical Examination
- Thoracic and Abdominal Radiograph
- Medication Labeling
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Intramuscular Injection
- Aseptic Techniques
- Wound Treatment
- Suture Removal
- Vital Signs
- Controlled Substance Management
- Surgical Preparation
- Tick Removal
- Medication Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Supply Restocking
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Lab Operations
- Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
- Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Vaccinations
- Patient Positioning
- Client Education
- X-Ray Review
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Receptionist
Camp Hill Animal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Harrisburg Area Community College
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