Sandra Matthews

• Administered intravenous and oral chemotherapy treatments to feline and canine patients, ensuring precise dosage and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborated in anesthetic procedures, including CT scans, bone marrow biopsies, and other diagnostic interventions.
• Provided compassionate emotional support and counseling to clients, guiding them through the treatment process with empathy and clear communication.
• Monitored patient responses to chemotherapy, adjusting care plans and coordinating with the veterinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Played a key role in pain management and supportive care, improving quality of life for oncology patients.
• Maintained comprehensive and accurate medical records, treatment logs,and patient data.

Developed veterinary technician skills over a 10 week period. Practiced and learned with many departments including, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Exotics.

• Responsible for the schools animals throughout the school year
• Follow feeding and cleaning protocols per USDA regulations for more than 80 species, including equines, ruminants, small mammals, avian and reptiles
• Mentored and trained Veterinary Technician students on proper handling, cleaning, and feeding protocols for every lab animal
• Dispensed proper medicine and supplements dosages
  Ability to recognize healthy baseline for normal behavior and identify clinical signs of illness for different species