DYAN FAULK, LVT

8787 Shenandoah Park Dr. #608 Shenandoah, TX 77385 (337) 258-5860 dyanfaulk@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Obtain a rewarding position as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a growing hospital which will allow me to utilize and further build upon the skills I currently possess. Also, allows for advancement in both learning potential and professional development within the veterinary field. SKILLS ACQUIRED
Customer Service Written Correspondence General Office Skills Proficient at Microsoft Office Accounting/Bookkeeping Client and Employee Scheduling Lab Auditing/Reconciling Client Education Proficient at AVIMark Answering phones Inventory/Ordering Marketing/Sales Training new employees Obtain vitals Animal Restraint Husbandry Basic Grooming Administer IM, IV, SQ Injections Performing venipuncture (Canine, Feline, Ferret, Rabbit, Reptile) IV Catheter placement (Canine, Feline, Ferret, Rabbit) IV Fluid Therapy Administer medications Performing/Interpreting Urinalysis Performing Cystocentesis IDEXX VetTest, LaserCyte, Catalyst, Procyte Complete Blood Counts Blood Smears Blood/Plasma Transfusions Digital & Manual Radiography SNAP & Direct Heartworm test Intestinal Parasite Exam Aural/Skin Cytologys Skin Scrapes Bandaging Intubation/Extubation/Recovery Dentistry/Prophylaxis Dental Radiographs Monitoring Anesthesia Euthanasia Necropsy (Canine, Feline) Controlled Drug Inventory

EMPLOYMENT Best Friends Veterinary Hospital - Lead Technician/Surgery Technician August 2011-Present Spring, Texas High frequency hospital with six doctors working as the surgery technician, using all the skills listed above. Working closely with all employees guiding them in their work as well as making sure all daily tasks are being complete. Pet Fair Kennel Manager/Assistant Manager September 2010 August 2011 The Woodlands, Texas November 2002 November 2004 Basic animal husbandry for small animal to exotics, administering medications, routine vaccinations, deworming, store/merchandising, assisting customers, completing animal paperwork, and reconciling cash drawer. VCA Woodlands Animal Hospital Client Service Representative August 2009 January 2011 Spring, Texas February 2005 December 2005 Front office duties of answering phones, making appointments, daily call backs, billing, payment options, and filing. Also, filling prescriptions, auditing/reconciling the Antech Diagnostic Laboratory bills, reconciling monthly coupon submission. Army Air Force Exchange Service Movie Theater Manager February 2006 May 2008 Manheim, Germany Oversaw day to day issues within the company, and employees, including training, scheduling, inventory, reconciling and customer complaints.

EDUCATION Tarleton State University January 2014 Present Member of The Texas A&M University System Stevenville, Texas Currently pursuing a Bachelors of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree (BASVT) in a distance learning program. Vet Tech Institute of Houston February 2011 August 2012 Houston, Texas Graduate with an Associate of Applied Science with a Veterinary Technology degree (AAS) in an accelerated program on the Deans list every term. CERTIFICATIONS Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician, February 2014 Texas Registered Veterinary Technician, January 2013 Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, October 2012 IDEXX Learning Center: The VetTest Certificate Course (RACE#106-8344) IDEXX Learning Center: The LaserCyte Certificate Course (RACE#106-5904) IDEXX Learning Center: The IDEXX Guide to the Complete Urinalysis (RACE#106-6919) IDEXX Learning Center: Learning More about the Catalyst Dx Analyzer (RACE#106-10487) Purina Veterinary Diets: Daily Nutrition Maters: Nutrition 101 REFERENCES Aubrey Bishop, DVM Best Friends Veterinary Hospital (979) 571-3352 abishopdvm@yahoo.com Beth Williams, DVM North Pines Animal Hospital (936) 537-2936 bethtwilliams@att.net Lori VanValkenburg, RVT, BASVT Instructor at Vet Tech Institute of Houston (281) 703-5974 lorivanv@gmail.com