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        "Provided nursing care to hospitalized patients, including feeding, medicating, and wound care.",
        "Place and maintaine IV catheters and sampling lines, including multi-lumen catheters, for hospitalized patients",
        "Maintain, clean, organize nurse stations, treatment areas, and kennels in line with infection control and safety standards.",
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        "Restrained and handled dogs, cats, and other animals safely during exams, treatments, and procedures",
        "Assisted with patient intake, including weighing animals and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration",
        "Fed, walked, and cared for hospitalized and boarding patients, and reported changes in their condition to technicians and veterinarians",
        "Managed laundry, wasted disposal, and daily housekeeping to keep the department safe and organized",
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        "Performed full technician duties, including anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, lab diagnostics, radiographs, and medication administration",
        "Maintained accurate medical records and communicated clearly with veterinarians and clients about patient care",
        "Monitored inventory costs and usage to reduce waste and improve profitability",
        "Contributed to hospital financial planning by supporting budgeting, cost control, and revenue tracking"
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      "company": "Juen Animal Hospital",
      "position": "Veterinary Technician",
      "location": "Istanbul, Turkiye",
      "startDate": "2015-01",
      "endDate": "2018-03",
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        "Administered vaccinations and preventive treatments, helping keep patients current on their immunization schedules",
        "Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures, preparing patients and monitoring them through recovery",
        "Educated pet owners on proper home care, medications, and follow-up needs to support better outcomes after visits",
        "Performed diagnostic tests, including blood work, urinalysis, fecal exams, and radiographs, and reported results to veterinarians",
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      "institution": "Ondokuz Mayis University",
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      "institution": "Osmangazi High School",
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      "endDate": "2009"
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