Danielle Kryszak
Morton Grove
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant with over 7 years of experience in veterinary and shelter medicine. Expertise in compassionate comprehensive patient care, optimizing appointment flow / tech tasks, and fostering effective client communication. Proficient in fear-free handling techniques, I ensure compassionate treatment for all patients, but those who are especially stressed or fearful have a special place in my heart. I thrive in fast-paced environments while building strong relationships with pets and their people, and desire a long term position with like-minded professionals who support growth and success!
Experienced with Cornerstone and Pulse, adaptable to new platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
MyVet Animal Hospital
Chicago
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business, and maintained efficient workflow and appointment timliness.
- Assisted in the management of inventory, including ordering supplies as needed, and rotating stock so all medications and supplies are current.
- Performated labratory testing to assist in diagnostics, and maintained laboratory quality control to assure accuracy and functionality
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain consistently updated medical records.
- Monitored vital signs and post surgery and tech appointments
- Assisted with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, answering phones.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
Veterinary Technician
PAWS Medical Center
Chicago
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Administered medications, vaccinations, and microchips to cats and dogs
- Worked with vets to perform exams, practicing safe handling and restraint guided by fear free techniques for stressed or fearful animals
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Entered/filled prescription drugs, and maintained medical records, drug logs, and other legally required documentation for animals under care.
Administrative Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance
Chicago
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Handled dogs and cats and administered medications/treatments/vaccines
- Interviewed potential adopters and managed social media accounts
- Transported animals to veterinary appointments, organized events, raised funds
Veterinary Technician
Animal Welfare League
Chicago Ridge
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Assisted in addressing symptoms and underlying conditions by administering medications and other treatments
- Prepared animals for surgeries, including restraining animals and shaving body areas
- Addressed symptoms and underlying conditions by administering medications and other treatments
- Minimized risks to animals and staff by regularly cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and materials
- Administered medications, immunizations, and microchips to cats and dogs
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized examination rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies / Photography
Columbia College
Chicago08-2012
Skills
- Ability and initiative, working individually with minimal supervision and cooperatively as a team
- Solid interpersonal, time management, communication skills to establish rapport with clients, expaining treatment plans and addressing their concerns
- Skilled in maintaining accurate and organized patient records, administering treatments / medications, and ensuring compliance with clinic protocols
- Diagnostic assessment proficiency- from specimen collection and preparation, to microscopy and cytology, fecal assessment, urinalysis, hematology, and radiographic imaging
- Comfort with fear-free handling and restraint during exams / procedures
- Inventory management proficiency to assure that all supplies and pharmacy inventory are stocked and waste is minimized
- Calm and focused during emergency response and patient care
Education and Certifications
other
Certification
- Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional (May 2021)
- Laser Safety Officer / Companion Animal Laser Therapy Certification- American Institute Of Medical Laser Applications (Mar 2025)
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
MyVet Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
PAWS Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance
03.2018 - 10.2021
Veterinary Technician
Animal Welfare League
06.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies / Photography
Columbia College