Animal welfare
Rudolph Temoso Moshoma
Animal Health Technician
Midrand
Summary
Dedicated Registered Animal Health Technician with proven expertise in emergency care and surgical assistance, honed at SARAC Animal Clinic and bettered at Society For animals In Distress. Exceptional at fostering client relationships and enhancing patient safety through meticulous care. Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring high standards of teamwork and collaboration in high-pressure environments. Continuously advances technical proficiency in veterinary practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Animal Health Technician
Society For Animals In Distress (Animal Hospital)
Midrand, Vorna Valley
08.2022 - Current
- Triaged, admitted, and treated patients under a veterinary doctor’s supervision.
- Perform physical examinations of various medium-sized to large patients.
- Placed IV catheters, assisted with surgical procedures and sterilized instruments.
- Monitored and provided treatments to current in-patients (incl. calculating drug doses, collecting blood and urine samples, and running in-house laboratory tests).
- Maintained a positive and collaborative attitude under stressful situations.
- Assisted In Theatre for various operations.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Registered Animal Health Technician
SARAC Animal Clinic
Soweto
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed surgical assistance tasks, ensuring smooth operations and optimal results during procedures.
- Educated clients on preventative care measures to minimize the risk of future health issues in their pets.
- Contributed to clinic growth, consistently delivering exceptional care and fostering strong relationships with clients.
- Administered vaccinations and medications as prescribed by veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation protocols for optimal patient safety.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements, enhancing skills as an Animal Health Technician.
- Provided emergency care for critically ill or injured animals, stabilizing patients until further assessment could be performed by a veterinarian.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Reduced recovery times with diligent post-operative monitoring and comprehensive aftercare guidance for pet owners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health
North-West University
North West 01.2016 - 12.2019
GED -
Sekgosese Secondary School
Sekgosese, Limpopo 01.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
- Able to lift dogs
- Vaccination administration
- Customer service
- Emergency Department
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Pre- and post-op care
- Punctuality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written and verbal communication skills
Affiliations
- South African Veterinary Council
Additional Information
Key achievements:
- Excelled at handling large dogs and feral or semi-feral cats, dealt with 20+ of such.
- Learned a large variety of medical and behavior techniques.
Certification
Animal Health Technician License
Interests
Knitting
Key Achievements
- Redesigned the examination room to improve client and patient care.
- Assisted in 500+ spay and neuter surgeries.
- Asssited With Various Bone surgeries
References
1. Dr H Sandra - Principal Vet at Society For Animals In Distress
Contact: 0645348668
2. Tumisang Sekonyane - Vet Nurse at Society For Animal In Distress\
Contact: 0651087004
3. Frans Mogatoe - AHT at SARAC Animal Clinic
Contact: 0810414346
Timeline
Registered Animal Health Technician
Society For Animals In Distress (Animal Hospital)
08.2022 - Current
Registered Animal Health Technician
SARAC Animal Clinic
01.2021 - 08.2022
Animal Health Technician License
12-2019
Bird Watching and Identification Certificate
10-2018
Meat Inspection certificate
08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health
North-West University
01.2016 - 12.2019
GED -
Sekgosese Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
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