Mollie Wilson

Experience

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  AVETS

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  Veterinary Technician's Assistant

  Assisted veterinarians and other technical staff with restraint of feline and canine patients, administration of medical treatments, and completion of surgical procedures. Duties included assessing patient vital signs, performing blood drawls, placing intravenous catheters, obtaining sterile cultures, administering medications orally, rectally, or via intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections, and monitoring anesthesia. Responsibilities also include keeping clients updated on the status of their pets, admitting and discharging patients, answering client inquiries, and all duties of the non-technical assistant, which included laboratory analysis and hospital cleanliness. Show less

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  McKees Rocks Veterinary Clinic

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

  Veterinary Technician/ Receptionist

  Completed diagnostic procedures and medical treatments for canine and feline patients, and performed the functions of a receptionist. Technical duties included, but were not limited to, blood, urine, and fecal sample collection and processing, calculating drug doses and administering medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and by mouth, practicing sterile technique, exhibiting proper animal handling techniques, acquiring continuing education relevant to animal diseases and treatments thereof, educating clients regarding the health and treatment of their pets, and maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment. Receptionist duties included welcoming clients and catering to their needs, ensuring orderliness of patient files, discussing administration of prescribed medications to clients for their pets, conducting financial transactions, and gathering patient follow-up information. In addition to the duties of technician and receptionist, I performed some facilities maintenance and inventory management responsibilities, but these are not reflected by my job title. Show less

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  Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  Veterinary Assistant

  Provided a link of communication between veterinarians and clients, and practiced safe and compassionate care and handling of feline, canine, and lagomorph patients. Technical duties included obtaining, processing, and analyzing fecal samples, skin scrapes, and ear swabs for evidence of parasites, obtaining and processing blood samples, practicing safe restraint, exhibiting familiarity with veterinary pharmaceuticals, administering injections intravenously, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly, obtaining radiographs, and monitoring anesthesia. This job required a significant amount of multitasking and efficiency, as well as excellent social skills for communicating effectively with coworkers and clients. In addition to the above, I was occasionally required to perform the functions of a receptionist, including welcoming clients, taking phone calls, completing financial transactions, and scheduling appointments. Show less

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  Destination Maternity Corporation

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Maternity Store Representative

  Managed the Destination Maternity department at Macy's Waterfront and Century III Mall locations by arranging floor sets, reorganizing and recovering departments, taking in new shipments, ensuring proper ticketing of merchandise, and returning damaged or consolidated goods to corporate warehouse. Other duties included providing a link of communication between Macy's management and Destination Maternity Corporation management for optimal sales and store operations, and providing excellent customer service by initiating conversation with clients and answering client questions about merchandise. Show less

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  Munhall Veterinary Hospital

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Veterinary Technician

  Answered client inquiries regarding patient health concerns, scheduled appointments, performed financial transactions, aided veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures and treatments on canine, feline, and occasionally lagomorph, rodent, and avian patients, filled prescriptions, and maintained an atmosphere of cleanliness and order. Diagnostic procedures included microscopic analysis of urine and fecal samples, radiology, and laboratory equipment analysis of blood samples obtained by venipuncture. Treatments included but were not limited to wound care, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, administration of injectable and oral medications, and toenail trims. This position required the ability to multitask and pay keen attention to detail. Show less

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  Associated Clinical Labs

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Medical Technologist

  Processing and analysis of biological specimens for the identification of pathogens.

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  UPMC

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2019

  Medical Technologist

  I work at the bench to identify the bacteria that is making you sick!

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  Allegheny Health Network

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2020

  Medical Technologist

  I work very hard to ensure all results are put out correctly and in a timely manner.

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  Emerus Holdings, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2023

  Med Tech at AHN Neighborhood Hospital
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  VA MEDICAL CENTER - UNIVERSITY DRIVE CAMPUS

  Jan 2023 - now

  Medical Technologist