Amanda Duffin
Brooklyn
Summary
Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and anesthesia. Recognized as the 2025 AAVSB VTNE Award recipient, dedicated to providing fear-free patient care and advancing clinical skills within a collaborative veterinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Small Door
New York
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and procedures for various animals.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition practices.
- Handled laboratory samples for testing and analysis promptly.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
Veterinary Technician
Shoreline Central Animal Hospital
Shoreline
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including anesthesia induction, intubation, extubation, and continuous anesthetic monitoring.
- Administer, fill, and accurately log controlled substances in compliance with regulations.
- Advocate for and implement Fear Free protocols to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Monitor patients during anesthetic recovery, tracking vitals and recognizing complications.
- Prepare and review detailed discharge instructions with pet owners to support post-operative care.
Volunteer
Ayuda Clinic
San Pedro
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with non-profit veterinary organizations to deliver essential care in underserved communities, enhancing access to veterinary services.
- Advanced long-term animal welfare initiatives in regions lacking veterinary clinics, promoting sustainable care solutions.
- Facilitated spay/neuter, vaccination, parasite treatment, and dermatologic care for street dogs, improving their health and well-being.
- Fostered pregnant dogs and puppies, coordinating vaccination, sterilization, and adoption.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA10-2024
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA07-2023
Skills
- Surgical nursing
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Induction
- Intubation
- Extubation
- Recovery monitoring
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical pack preparation
- IV catheter placement
- IV fluid administration
- SQ fluids
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- CBC
- Chemistry panels
- PCV/TP
- Blood film analysis
- Urinalysis
- Sample collection
- CPR
- Emergency drug administration
- Physical exams
- Vital sign collection
- Patient handling techniques
- Bandaging
- Wound care
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental radiographs
- Diagnostic radiographs
- Ultrasound assistance
- Client training
- Discharge planning
- Record management
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician, New York, 05/2026
- Licensed Veterinary Technician, Washington, 11/2025
- Fear Free Certified - Level 1
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS
- Veterinary Medical Clerkship Training
Volunteer Experience
Ayuda Clinic, San Pedro, Atitlán, Guatemala, Volunteer, 09/2016, 02/2019, Assisted with spay/neuter, vaccination, parasite treatment, and dermatologic care for street dogs., Fostered pregnant dogs and puppies, coordinating vaccination, sterilization, and adoption., Supported visiting non-profit veterinary organizations providing care in underserved communities., Contributed to long-term animal welfare efforts in regions without access to veterinary clinics.
Personal Information
Title: LVT
Professional Highlights
- 2025 AAVSB VTNE Award Recipient - selected for academic excellence and commitment to the veterinary profession.
- Strong advocate for fear-free, compassionate veterinary care.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced clinical environments while maintaining attention to detail.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Small Door
05.2026 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Shoreline Central Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2026
Volunteer
Ayuda Clinic
09.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Pima Medical Institute