Samantha Gibbons
Phoenix
Summary
Compassionate veterinary technician with expertise in patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and client education. Committed to delivering exceptional pet care and supporting veterinarians in urgent situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Technician
Thrive Pet Health
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in administering medications and vaccinations under veterinarian supervision.
- Prepared animals for examinations and surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during treatments to ensure safety.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, including treatment areas and equipment.
- Restrained animals of all sizes appropriately during veterinary examinations and when immunizations were given.
- Exercised strong attention to detail when monitoring and updating patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatment plans, medication administration, and test results.
- Supported veterinarians during emergency cases with swift response times to administer critical care effectively under high-pressure situations.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Veterinarian Technician
Gilbert Queen Creek Emergency
Queen Creek, AZ
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Working overnight monitoring Hospitalized patients.
- Run blood diagnostic.
- Run pet diagnostics such as X-rays, ultrasound.
- Prepared and monitored anesthesia for surgery and sedation procedures.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health and reporting back to the doctor.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medication as prescribed.
Client Service Representative
VCA Del Lago
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Executed scheduling of appointments, optimizing workflow and maximizing clinic efficiency.
- Provided detailed information on services and pricing, facilitating informed client decisions.
- Maintained accurate client records in electronic systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive outreach and regular check-ins on progress and satisfaction.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Veterinary Assistant
Vetmed Veterinary Services
Phoenix, AZ
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and vaccinations in accordance with established protocols to enhance pet health outcomes.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs, reporting significant changes to veterinary staff for timely intervention.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventative health measures, fostering client relationships and compliance.
- Trained new staff in clinic procedures and best practices, promoting a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Team communication
- Pet care
- Patient monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Wound care
- Anesthesia administration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- IV medication administration
- Vital signs
- Emergency care
- Urinary catheter canine and feline
Timeline
Veterinarian Technician
Thrive Pet Health
01.2026 - Current
Veterinarian Technician
Gilbert Queen Creek Emergency
04.2023 - 01.2026
Client Service Representative
VCA Del Lago
07.2022 - 03.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Vetmed Veterinary Services
02.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School