Kyleigh Anstey
Winter Garden
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Qualified veterinary technician highly trained in anesthesia processes, equipment and safety standards. Careful to track patients' responses and quickly intervene to manage symptoms. Confident in handling routine and emergency situations with large and small animals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Assistant
UF, College Of Veterinary Medicine
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked extensively in both Large and Small Animal departments.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
Veterinary Technician
Powers Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Basseterre, St Kitts12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2022
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Options
- Anesthetic Administration
- General Anesthesia
- Airway Management
- Intravenous Infusions
- Specimen Labeling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Lab Specimens
- Anesthesiologist Support
- Handling Procedures
Timeline
Anesthesia Assistant
UF, College Of Veterinary Medicine
05.2021 - 12.2021
Veterinary Technician
Powers Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida
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