Jean Dery
@jeandery
Experienced veterinary technician and administrative professional delivering compassionate animal care.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced veterinary technician and administrator with a strong track record across hospitals and clinics in the Tampa Bay area. I have supported surgeries, administered anesthesia and medications, performed diagnostic testing and imaging, triaged emergencies, trained staff, and provided empathetic client communication including end-of-life support.
I also bring administrative strengths from roles in bookkeeping, credit-card coordination, and office management—creating budgets, maintaining calendars, ordering supplies, and managing accounts payable—to ensure smooth clinic and office operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Secretary
Buchanan Baptist Church
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Managed office supplies and inventory, prepared budget data and monitored spending, and created Excel spreadsheets to track expenses and project progress to improve office efficiency.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Vetco Total Care
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Provided medical support including vaccinations, lab tests, anesthesia administration under supervision, surgical assistance and client communication, ensuring compassionate care across clinical and reception duties.
Veterinary Technician
Pebble Creek Animal Hospital
Aug 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 9 months)
Assisted in medical and emergency care including surgeries, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging and lab testing; educated owners on post-op care and supervised new assistants to improve clinic operations.
Veterinary Technician
All Creatures Animal Hospital
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years)
Provided comprehensive patient care including vaccinations, surgical prep, anesthesia support, diagnostics and client counseling on nutrition and post-op care while maintaining clinic hygiene and scheduling.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Seven Oaks Pet Hospital
Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Led clinical support functions including emergency triage, surgical and dental assistance, anesthesia administration, client communications and training of new technicians to streamline patient care.
Bookkeeper
Dery's Wholesale Florist, Inc
Jan 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 9 months)
Managed accounts payable and assisted with ordering and financial tasks to maintain vendor relations and accurate financial records for the florist business.
Credit Card Coordinator
PowerNet Credit Union
Jan 2003 - Jan 2011 (8 years)
Managed over 1,200 MasterCards and 2,500 debit cards, handled reissues and charge-offs, supported loan processing and audited warranty sales while providing member service and teller support.
Customer Service Representative
Cookies in Bloom
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 (11 months)
Handled phone and in-person orders and deliveries, providing front-line customer service and order fulfillment support during seasonal operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sanford-Brown College
Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
2014 - 2016
Completed an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology with coursework and training focused on animal medical care and clinical procedures.
Tampa Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science, Computer and Electronic Engineering
1999 - 2001
Completed an Associate's degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering with technical coursework in computing and electronics.
Chamberlain High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Completed high school diploma at Chamberlain High School in 1999.
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