Riley Bradford
Statesboro
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Cairo Animal Hospital, skilled in surgical assistance and client education. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery rates through compassionate care and effective medication administration. Adept at managing time-sensitive tasks while providing exceptional support during challenging situations, ensuring optimal animal welfare and client satisfaction. Currently expecting to begin Vet School after under-grad.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Cairo Animal Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures to ensure animal safety.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Administering medications and vaccines as directed by veterinary staff.
- Monitoring vital signs of animals during surgeries and treatments.
- Educating pet owners on proper care techniques and preventative measures.
- 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.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- 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 to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
Veterinary Technician
Port City Animal Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Managing inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Supporting diagnostic procedures by preparing samples for laboratory analysis.
- Collaborating with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in clinic operations.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
- 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.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Performed dental cleanings and extractions under the supervision of a veterinarian, promoting improved oral health for patients.
- Educated pet owners on preventative care, significantly reducing incidence of common diseases.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering prescribed treatments accurately and compassionately.
- Provided emergency care for injured animals, significantly reducing recovery time.
- Conducted laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal diseases, facilitating timely treatment plans.
- Conducted pre-surgical assessments, ensuring animals were properly prepared for procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgeries, ensuring procedures were carried out smoothly and effectively.
- Assisted in dental procedures, contributing to overall oral health of patients.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures to ensure animal safety.
- Administering medications and vaccines as directed by veterinary staff.
- Monitoring vital signs of animals during surgeries and treatments.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA05-2025
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Medical history collection
- Vaccine administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical preparation
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Suture removal
- Nail trimming
- Treatment administration
- Emergency and preventive care
- Euthanasia procedures
- Fluid therapy
- Vaccinations
- Euthanasia
- Patient monitoring
- Medication dispensing
- Patient positioning
- Intramuscular injection
- Dental procedures
- Wound treatment
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Radiology safety
- Emergency care
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Urinalysis techniques
- X-ray review
- Controlled substance management
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Cairo Animal Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
Veterinary Technician
Port City Animal Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School