Matthew Gaunt
Veterinary Technician @Arizona Animal Hospital
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WORK HISTORY
Veterinary Technician @Arizona Animal Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Assist veterinarians by preparing examination and surgical rooms, arranging necessary tools, and managing animal behavior during check-ups and medical procedures to ensure smooth operations- Accurately measure and administer prescribed medications and vaccines via oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes, following strict dosage and scheduling guidelines- Collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from animals. Perform tests such as complete blood counts, urinalysis, and parasite tests using laboratory equipment to help diagnose illnesses and monitor health- Safely use radiographic equipment to take x-rays of animals. Position animals correctly to capture clear diagnostic images, and process and evaluate the quality of radiographs- Prepare surgical sites by cleaning and shaving areas as needed. Sterilize all surgical instruments and ensure that all necessary supplies are available. Manage pre-surgical anesthesia to maintain animal comfort- Continuously monitor animals under anesthesia, checking vital signs like heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Adjust anesthesia levels as required to ensure animal safety during surgeries- Administer postoperative care, including wound cleaning and bandaging, administering post-surgery medications, and monitoring recovery. Provide ongoing care for sick or injured animals, including feeding, hydration, and comfort measures- Document all examinations, treatments, surgeries, and interactions with each animal, maintaining detailed records that can be referred to for future visits and ongoing health management- Implement and maintain strict protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing all medical tools and environments to prevent infection and cross-contamination between patients- Skillfully and compassionately restrain animals during examinations and treatments to prevent injury to both the animal and veterinary staff, using appropriate techniques for different species and sizes.
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Health and Wellness, General
ABOUT MATTHEW GAUNT
Matthew currently serves as a Digital/Technical Product Manager in Enterprise Digital. He leverages the most impactful technology and strategies to develop and deliver outstanding products with user friendly, market ready solutions. He was previously a Business Process Owner in Manage My Profile and Member Digital Communications.Matthew\'s efforts are crucial in streamlining member profile updates, notifications, messaging, and user engagement, significantly improving member satisfaction across digital platforms. His enhancements have also successfully reduced MSR/IP handle times, decreased call center volumes, and mitigated operational and compliance risks, thereby improving the overall experience for USAA members and employees.In September 2021, Matthew was deployed for CAT duty to Louisiana at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans and Mississippi at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport to assist members who were impacted by Hurricane Ida. Outside of USAA, he also works as a Veterinary Technician providing medical treatment to service dogs that are trained to help disabled veterans restore their physical and emotional independence.
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