Allyson Mackey

Performed dentistry and surgery at Ali’i, ensuring optimal care and recovery for various animal patients. Checked in rooms and assisted the doctor with patient preparations.

• Monitored anesthesia during surgical procedures to support safe and effective outcomes for patients.
• Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples for in-house diagnostics.
• Prepared surgical packs and exam rooms, maintaining sterile treatment areas to uphold high standards of care.

• Oversaw treatment and care for diverse range of animals, including small animals, exotics, and wildlife, ensuring each received appropriate medical attention. Oversaw hospital patients and managed their treatments. Handled emergencies and general practice operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 clinic environment, enhancing patient care and clinic responsiveness. It is a very busy fast paced clinic that is growing rapidly. Time management and keeping calm under stress are two skills I have learned well at this job.
• Administered anesthesia monitoring for surgical patients.
• Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples for in-house diagnostics.
• Performed dental cleanings and maintained patient records for animal hospital cases.

• Worked as emergency tech at Mid Columbia Pet Emergency Service. Handled emergency situations and assisted with surgeries. I monitored hospitalized patients. They are a very busy clinic and deal with numerous difficult situations and problems.
• Supported patient care in busy animal hospital exam rooms
• Monitored anesthesia during surgical and dental procedures
• Prepared patients for surgery and treatments.

• At PCH I checked in surgery patients, prepped for surgery, and monitored patients during and after procedures to ensure their safety and recovery. I then filled meds and made discharge instructions to go home. I did a large amount of dentals ranging from basic cleanings to full mouth extractions. I took dental radiographs, charted, administered blocks before performing extractions, cleaned and polished teeth, applied Sanos and doxirobe gel when needed. I also sutured extraction sites closed, performed laser therapy and filled meds. Assisted with a diverse range of animals, including large, small, and exotic species, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in veterinary care.
• Assisted veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and emergency procedures.
• Monitored anesthesia and recorded vital signs for hospitalized animal hospital patients.
• Prepared surgical suites, sterilized instruments, and organized treatment room supplies.

• Assisted with high volume spay and neuter procedures, ensuring efficient surgical workflows. Calculated, administered and logged drugs. Intubated all canine patients and some feline patients. Monitored patients during surgery and after. Assisted veterinarian with examinations of shelter animals, contributing to improved health assessments. Provided spay/neuter and vaccination services for feral cats, supporting community animal health initiatives.
• Monitored anesthesia and vital signs during surgeries.
• Prepared patients for surgery and dental procedures in the hospital.
• Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples for in-house laboratory testing.

• Managed exam room operations, coordinating patient appointments and histories. I would get a history, take detailed notes and take all vitals on the patient. Conducted lab work and performed radiographs to assist in accurate diagnoses. I also became certified to use the K-laser.
• Assisted veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical prep.
• Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples for in-house laboratory testing.
• Administered medications, vaccines, and preventive care under veterinary direction.