Angela Sheldon
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Certified Veterinary Technician with a proven track record at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital, showcasing expertise in anesthesia administration and a passion for exotic animal and emergency care. Excelled in patient monitoring and surgical assistance, significantly enhancing recovery outcomes. Known for exceptional animal nursing skills and fostering team growth, embodying leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.2020 - Current
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Calculated anesthetic dugs, anesthetized, intubated, placed IVC's and monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes in exotic animal species such as birds, reptiles and small mammals.
- Cared for animals, including exotic species, in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Administered specialized care to exotic species during hospital stays.
- Intubated various animals, including rabbits, birds, and reptiles for anesthesia.
- Ensured proper placement of IVCs across multiple species receiving treatment.
- Experienced in utilizing small animal ventilators to support IPPV for anesthetized reptiles and birds.
- Became RECOVER certified and trained staff in proper CPR RECOVER guidlines, improving communication and patient care in emergencies.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hayfield Animal Hospital
Alexandria, VA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Admitted Surgery and Anesthetic procedure patients and went over Surgical and Dental release form with clients
- Worked alongside other team members to ensure extremely high surgery load, dental and anesthetic procedures were completed efficiently and effectively with no sacrifice to patient care including drawing and running in-house preanesthetic bloodwork, IV catheter placement, calculating preanesthetic and anesthetic drugs according to hospital protocol, induction and intubation of anesthetic patient, anesthetic monitoring intra and post op, proper record keeping and client education at discharge
- Utilized teamwork for proper care and treatment of hospitalized patients to ensure medications, IV Fluids, TPRs were completed at appropriate times
- Was 'Go-To' technician for all things avian related, proper holding, wing, beak and nail trims, venipuncture
- Helped place inventory orders while Inventory Manager was on leave
- Mentored Veterinary Technician Student Externs
Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Temple Terrace Animal Hospital
Tampa, FL
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Interviewed potential team members with the Hospital manager to evaluate suitability and compatibility
- Trained and coached new team members with the use of a structured review system to ensure a positive atmosphere and continual professional growth of team members
- Managed the technical team schedule to ensure proper shift coverage, workflow efficiency, and to prevent team fatigue
- Worked with the staff and hospital manager to assist in conflict resolution
- Maintained lab and radiology equipment, to include troubleshoot and preventative maintenance
- Worked closely with the Inventory Manager for the veterinary hospital group and placed all orders for the hospital, received orders and entered corresponding invoices, oversaw inventory transfers between hospitals, monthly counts of all Super Products and controlled drug count
- Communicated with drug companies and representatives, helped to manage overhead costs though ensuring that the hospital inventory was sufficient but not overstocked
- Was routinely involved in client education, to include reviewing procedures and cost estimates with clients
- Performed in-house lab work including urinalysis, ear and skin cytologies, and microfilaria testing
- Performed dental prophylaxis procedures, digital radiographs, Penn Hip radiographs, digital dental radiographs, venipuncture, and intravenous catheterization
- Monitored anesthesia and assisted with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries as well as laser surgeries
- Practiced proficient animal handling, including avian handling and restraint
Assistant Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Avondale Veterinary Health Complex
Des Moines, IA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Spearheaded and successfully transitioned the practice to a 'Paperless' practice with their practice management software (PMS)
- Attended Idexx Conferences to ensure that the practice had the most recent information to use the PMS to the best of its ability
- Acted as the assistant Technician Supervisor by taking responsibility for the technical staff when Technician Supervisor was absent
- Placed inventory orders for the practice
- Trained and educated new technical staff on protocols, procedures and PMS
- Routinely performed in-house urinalysis, ear and skin cytologies, digital radiographs, dental prophylaxis, digital dental radiographs, intravenous catheterization, and venipuncture
- Monitored anesthesia and assisted in routine surgeries as well as orthopedic fractures, TTAs, and Heminleminectomies
Certified Veterinary Technician
Temple Terrace Animal Hospital
Tampa, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Performed intravenous catheterization, venipuncture, radiography, dental prophylaxis, dental radiology, and educated clients regarding necessary procedures and pet care
- Prepared and organized the surgery suite
- Performed in-house laboratories such as ear cytology, skin cytology, gram stains, urinalysis, fecal flotations, and direct smears
- Practiced avian and exotic handling and restraint along with avian beak, wing, and nail trimming
Veterinary Technician
El Abrigado Animal Hospital
El Paso, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Helped introduce new vaccination protocols into the Avimark software system
- Assisted during surgeries and monitored critical patients
- Performed and manually developed radiographs
- Opened the clinic and admitted patients
- Managed the reception area when needed
Education
Technician Continuing Education -
DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine
01.2020
Fetch DVM360 Conference -
San Diego, CA01.2018
Fetch DVM360 Conference -
Virginia Beach, VA01.2017
AAHA Conference -
Tampa, FL01.2015
Halow Tassava Consulting Practice Management Leadership Retreat -
Redington Beach, FL01.2015
VMG Leadership Program -
Denver, CO01.2014
VHMA Management Change Leadership Workshop -
Charleston, SC01.2014
Associates of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL01.2006
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Radiology proficiency
- Animal nursing
- Surgical assistance
- IV catheter placement
- Emergency care
- Euthanasia procedures
- Wound management
- Behavioral assessment
- Diagnostic imaging
- Anesthesia administration
- RECOVER Certified
References
- Dennis D. Woodruff, DVM, CCRT, Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex, 4318 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50320, (515) 262-6111
- Lacie Armstrong, DVM, Temple Terrace Veterinary Hospital, 5023 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617, (813) 988-1189
- Katie Martocci, LVT, Crosspointe Animal Hospital, 8975 Village Shops Dr, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039, (703) 424-3033
- Link V Welborn, DVM, DABVP, CCRT, Temple Terrace Animal Hospital, 5023 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617, (813) 340-0521
- Nicole Marciano, DVM, Hayfield Animal Hospital, 7724 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22315, (703) 971-2124
- Melissa Layton, LVT, Temple Terrace Animal Hospital, 5023 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617, (813) 988-1189
Continuingeducation
- Technician Continuing Education, DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine, 01/01/19, 01/01/20
- Fetch DVM360 Conference, San Diego, CA, 01/01/18
- Fetch DVM360 Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, 01/01/17
- AAHA Conference, Tampa, FL, 01/01/15
- Halow Tassava Consulting Practice Management Leadership Retreat, Redington Beach, FL, 01/01/15
- VMG Leadership Program, Denver, CO, 01/01/14
- VHMA Management Change Leadership Workshop, Charleston, SC, 01/01/14
Certification
- RECOVER
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hayfield Animal Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Temple Terrace Animal Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Avondale Veterinary Health Complex
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certified Veterinary Technician
Temple Terrace Animal Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Veterinary Technician
El Abrigado Animal Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- RECOVER
Technician Continuing Education -
DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Fetch DVM360 Conference -
Fetch DVM360 Conference -
AAHA Conference -
Halow Tassava Consulting Practice Management Leadership Retreat -
VMG Leadership Program -
VHMA Management Change Leadership Workshop -
Associates of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
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