Cho Tamufor

Veterinary Nurse

Ministry Of Livestock Cameroon

Bamenda, Cameroon

05.2002 - Current

Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Inoculated animals to prevent rabies, distemper and parvo.