Amber Smith
Salem,OR
Summary
Passionate student of pre-veterinary medicine, pursuing DVM to serve the PNW. Experienced veterinary technician in specialties such as surgery, internal medicine, ICU, and ER.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Veterinary Technician
Clarksville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Independently perform necessary intensive care procedures such as nasogastric tube placement, PICC line placement, indwelling urinary catheter placement, IVC placement.
- Confidently calculate CPR rescue drugs, sedation protocols, continuous rate infusions.
- Perform life saving measures such as CPR, intubation, ventilation and ETCO2 monitoring.
- Collect samples for testing such as immunoassay, complete cell counts, chemistry panels, pathological review
- Work with Diplomat's of Veterinary Medicine in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia etc to collaborate on patient care for best outcome.
- Discharge patients including filling medication prescriptions, ensuring diagnostics and medications are complete, educating clients on at-home care, going over discharge instructions with clients
- Assist patients and their owners in end of life care, providing comfort to each in these difficult decisions.
- Train onboarding ICU technicians in all aspects of the role in a collaborative and safe learning environment.
Blood Transfusion and Donation Program Manager
Clarksville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
01.2024 - Current
- Confident expertise in all aspects of transfusion medicine including: Blood typing, antigen cross matching, transfusion rate calculation, sterile blood product administration, and transfusion reaction saving efforts.
- Streamlined donor processing through the use of an organized donor system and optimized staff allocation under supervision of blood donor Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Maintained meticulous records regarding donor information, product inventory levels, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Enhanced blood bank operations by implementing efficient management systems and tracking procedures.
- Coordinated with other state veterinary hospitals to expedite patient care and ensure timely delivery of necessary blood products.
- Trained veterinary staff on aspects of the blood donor program and management system.
Veterinary Technician
Richland Animal Clinic
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Mentored veterinary technician students in developing their skills, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in continuing education opportunities relevant to the field of veterinary medicine.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, monitored anesthesia, calculated sedation protocols under vet supervision, and maintained OR.
- Performed radiographic and ultrasound testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Documented patient history and treatment details, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and behavioral care.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing end of life support to owners.
Education
Pursuing Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal Bio-Health
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05-2027
Skills
- Surgical Assisting, Anesthesia and Monitoring
- Preventative care, Wellness Checks, Medication Administration
- Advanced skills in NGT, PICC line, Indwelling Foley Placement
- RECOVER BLS and ALS trained
- Blood Transfusion Administration, Blood Product Handling, Reaction Response
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Veterinary Technician
Clarksville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
03.2024 - 04.2025
Blood Transfusion and Donation Program Manager
Clarksville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Richland Animal Clinic
02.2022 - 03.2024
Pursuing Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal Bio-Health
Oregon State University
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