Lisa Unicek
North Versailles
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking to build a career with a stable, growth-oriented organization. Committed to acquiring extensive training and hands-on experience to enhance skills and contribute effectively. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Point Breeze Vet Clinic
Pittsburgh
04.2017 - 02.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccines to animals as directed by veterinarians.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated information in the system.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and post-operative instructions.
- Prepared surgical instruments and ensured a sterile environment before procedures.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during hospital stays or procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in the clinic.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
- Observed behavioral characteristics of animals in order to provide insight into possible illnesses or changes in behavior.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials such as drugs and chemicals.
- Used high-tech equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
- Educated clients on proper animal nutrition and preventive health care techniques.
- Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Instructed staff members on proper handling techniques of animals during examinations or treatments.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Participated in educational seminars related to veterinary medicine topics in order to stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Internal Abstractor
Financial Dimensions Inc.
West Mifflin
12.2010 - 06.2015
- Conducted thorough research to extract financial data from various documents.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Analyzed and summarized complex information for client reports.
- Reviewed legal and financial documents for compliance with industry standards.
- Managed document organization and storage for easy access and retrieval.
- Utilized specialized software to streamline data extraction processes.
- Communicated findings effectively with clients and stakeholders in clear terms.
- Identified discrepancies between recorded documents and current status of properties.
- Scanned hard copy files into digital format for easy access and retrieval.
- Verified accuracy of data extracted from legal documents against source material.
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
- Communicated with clients regarding questions about titles or records being researched.
- Researched public records to obtain additional information that may be required in an abstract.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on computers used for creating abstracts.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive client information.
- Analyzed and summarized legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, leases, judgements, liens.
- Reviewed documents to identify relevant information for abstracting.
- Maintained accurate records of all abstracted documents for future reference.
- Compiled reports containing all the necessary details related to a particular document or set of documents.
- Collaborated with other departments within the company to ensure completion of projects on time.
- Cross-referenced records to ensure completeness and accuracy of abstracts.
- Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
- Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
- Exchanged title-related information with realtors and lending personnel.
- Notified supervisor of possible delays and issues.
Injury Management Assistant
Premier Comp Solutions, PCS
Pittsburgh
10.2007 - 12.2010
- Intakes from injured workers including documenting all pertinent information regarding work injury and scheduling initial doctor appointments
- Scheduling follow up appointments for injured workers including doctor appointments, physical therapy appointments and imaging screens
- Documenting all pertinent information and passing it along to the workers comp insurance company
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Vet Tech Institute
Pittsburgh, PA12-2016
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Patient record management
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiographic imaging
- Medication administration
- Animal behavior observation
- Client education
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Specimen preparation
- Pharmacy duties
- Microscopy techniques
- Medical history
- Suture removal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Point Breeze Vet Clinic
04.2017 - 02.2025
Internal Abstractor
Financial Dimensions Inc.
12.2010 - 06.2015
Injury Management Assistant
Premier Comp Solutions, PCS
10.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Vet Tech Institute
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