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	Danette, LVT 2 Oct 08 djcarpitella@yahoo.com Objective: Experienced and Licensed Veterinary Technician seeks challenging and enriching vet tech position with animal hospital. Education: 1999-2001: Suffolk County Community College (New York) AVMA Accredited Program Associate in Applied Science/Veterinary Science Technology 1992-1994: Suffolk County Community College (New York) Associate in Liberal Arts Work Experience: October 05-Current: First Regional Animal Hospital Chandler, AZ Licensed Veterinary Technician Team member of ICU- including inpatient critical care, ER triage, and outpatient emergency treatment. Provided advanced nursing care to critically ill patients - i.e. Diabetics, CRF, CHF, Seizures, Snakebite wounds, Lacerations/bite wounds/abscesses, heatstroke, dystocia, post-abdominal sx care as well as other emergency care. Provided patient monitoring to include supportive therapy, treatments, pain assessment and management- including calculating drug dosages and administering controlled narcotics. Monitoring BGC, CVP, Insulin, ECG analysis, blood pressure, fluid ins/outs. Isolation patient care- Parvovirus screening, maintained proper quarantine sterility, administered TPN. Placement and monitoring efficacy of peripheral, long line, jugular & TPN catheters, feeding tubes & IV fluids. Performed initial triage, assessment and patient stabilization- Stabilization of heart failure, shock resuscitation, blood transfusions, oxygen administration, GVD etc. Performed Digital Radiology for both stat-critical animals and inpatient monitoring. Experienced with advanced technical equipment such as Doppler/Cardell, CVP, COP, ECG, I-stat, Idexx Vet test, Vetlyte, Lasercyte & Heska CBC. Oxygen cage, pulse ox, syringe & fluid pumps. Surgery & anesthesia: Induced, prepped & monitored critical patients: Pre-anesthetics, induction agents and gas anesthesia. Responsible for recovery & pain management post-op. Highly attentive to Client Care needs and sensitive to client education and concerns. February 05-September 05: Camino Animal ClinicThousand Oaks, CA Licensed Veterinary Technician Performed IV blood withdrawals- Jugular, Cephalic, Lateral and medial Saphenous. Assisted in and prepped for surgery: Placed IV catheter, induced, intubated, scrubbed, maintained and monitored patients under inhalant anesthetic (both Isoflorane and Sevoflorane) using pulse oximeter, EKG, Doppler and IV fluid pumps. Performed cystocentesis with ultrasound machine and assisted with cardiac and abdominal ultrasound. Performed dental cleaning, polishing (using Dentalaire Megasonic 2000 dental machine) and dental charting. Performed digital dental radiographs. Performed radiographs, barium series, developed and used telemedicine (radiology consultations). Ran diagnostic testing on blood using Ace Alera Clinical Chemistry System, Beckman Coulter CBC machine and WBC differentials on blood smears. Complete urinalysis - gross exam, dipstick and microscopic exam. Performed fecal analysis w/ fecal centrifuge. Used MedRx videoscope (ear flush, foxtail removal from nasal passages) Assisted in hydrotherapy and water treadmill therapy for canines. October 04-January 05: Conejo Valley Veterinary HospitalThousand Oaks, CA Licensed Veterinary Technician Performed IV blood withdrawals, radiographs on exotics (e.g. Avian) August 03-May 04: Cornell University Hospital for Animals Ithaca, NY Licensed Veterinary Technician Performed rotations in both Intensive Care Unit/ICU and Immediate Nursing Care/INC. Provided advanced nursing care to critically ill patients. Monitored flow sheets for appropriate dosages and treatment protocols; assisted, oriented and instructed veterinary students, residents and interns in technical skills during procedures and treatments. Provided patient monitoring, providing supportive therapy and treatments as well as emergency procedure protocol (including basic CPR). Placement and monitoring efficacy of peripheral, long-Line (I-cath, Milas), jugular & TPN catheters, feeding tubes & IV fluids. Placed naso-oxygen, naso-gastric (administering feedings) and urinary catheters. Experienced with advanced technical equipment such as Doppler/Dinamapp, central venous pressure ECG (Six-Lead), I stat, Vet test/Vet lyte, oxygen cage, pulse oximetry, syringe and fluid pumps. Collected, processed and administered blood transfusions. Administered drugs including chemotherapeutic and controlled substances. October 02-May 03: Cayuga Pet Hospital Ithaca, NY Licensed Veterinary Technician March 02 - June 02: Phinney Ridge Animal Hospital Seattle, WA Licensed Veterinary Technician October 01-January 02: Highlands Bird & Pet Clinic Renton, WA Licensed Veterinary Technician March 01-September 01: Department of Laboratory Animal Resources SUNY Stony Brook, NY Research Technician Administered treatments as prescribed by the Clinical Veterinarian. Sent diagnostic samples to laboratory and maintained all pertinent records. Provided post-procedural observations, including pain assessments, treatments and complete medical records. Prepared animals for surgery; maintained and monitored anesthesia and post surgical care and pain management. Necropsy: euthanized animals per protocol and cut and catalogued samples for histpathology. Performed laboratory procedures in sentinel mice and rats: tail- bleeds, retro-orbital bleeds, exanguination (under anesthesia) and weaning and sexing mice. February 01-May 01: The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation Riverhead, NY Intern Worked directly with the incapacitated seal and sea turtle population. Administered injectable, oral, and ocular medication to sick seals and sea turtles. Performed stomach tubings and force-feedings. Performed laboratory diagnostic tests using the IDEX machine. Participated in rescue missions to retrieve stranded seals. Accreditation Associates Degree in Applied Science from an AVMA accredited program On August 17, 2001 granted Veterinary Technician License from The University of the State of New York Education Department. 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