Britney LaRue, RVT
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic RVT with extensive experience, excelling in management, teaching, emergency response and critical care over the last 13 years. Proven leadership in staff training and team management, enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in advanced medical procedures and operations.
Possess strong skills in patient assessment, medical treatment procedures, and surgical assistance. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while providing high-quality care for animals in distress. Previous work has contributed significantly to improving the survival rates of critically ill animals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RVT
BetterVet Mobile Veterinary Service
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Stocked supplies necessary for veterinary treatments.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners when needed.
- Performed administrative tasks related to filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Administered injections, immunizations, prescribed medications, and intravenous fluids as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained medical records on each animal seen in clinic.
- Ordered laboratory tests requested by veterinarian such as urinalysis, fecal exams, cultures .
- Observed behavior of patients to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
- Performed routine lab work including blood draws and other specimen collection techniques.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
- Gave post-operative instructions to pet owners regarding home care of their pets.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Practice Manager
Companion Pet Partners
San Diego , CA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow.
- Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Coordinated financial operations, budgeting, accounting, expenses and financial reporting tasks.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Complied with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Motivated staff by offering direction and providing constructive feedback.
- Created and maintained electronic record management (EMR) systems to store data and develop reports.
- Checked entire office and waiting areas regularly to provide clean and organized surroundings.
- Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
- Oversaw 42 (total) assistants, technicians and Veterinarians.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Charge Nurse/Lead RVT ER Department
VCA Animal Specialty Group
San Diego , CA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- CPR Procedures
- IV catheter Placement (venous/arterial)
- PICC Line placement
- Central Line Placement
- Blood Draw (venous/arterial)
- Intubation
- Staff training
- Splint placement
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- In house laboratory procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Cross matching
- Blood typing
- Critical Care
- Ventilator set up and maintenance
Hospital Supervisor
Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Led and motivated 40 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- CPR procedures
RVT/Senior Technician
VCA West Coast Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Huntington Beach, CA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- CPR Procedures
- Emergency response and assessment (triage)
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Intensive patient care
- Ventilator operation
- IVC placement
- Arterial blood draw
- Blood draw
- Arterial blood draw
- PICC Line placement
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA09.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff Training
- Team teaching
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Team management
- CPR Procedures
- Emergency response and assessment (triage)
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw
- Arterial blood draw
- IVC Placement (cephalic/jugular/saphenous)
- Arterial catheter placement
- Injections (SQ/IV/IM)
- IO Catheter placement
- Neonatal care
- PICC Line placement
- Central Line placement
- Sterile techniques
- Ventilator care/management/set up
- IV drug therapy management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medical calculations
- Advanced medical calculations
- Anesthesia (set up/monitoring)
- Surgery assisting
- Recovery of anesthetic patients
- Intensive care unit management
- Laboratory machine work and maintenance
- Blood smears and interpretations
- Blood transfusions (set up/administration)
- Cross matching
- Blood typing
Licenses & Accreditations
- Current RVT (registered Veterinary Technician) license in California and Nationally accredited.
- Registered RACE Approved CE Speaker
- Fear Free Certified Professional
Timeline
RVT
BetterVet Mobile Veterinary Service
11.2023 - 08.2024
Practice Manager
Companion Pet Partners
01.2022 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse/Lead RVT ER Department
VCA Animal Specialty Group
11.2020 - 01.2022
RVT/Senior Technician
VCA West Coast Emergency & Specialty Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2019
Hospital Supervisor
Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Stanbridge College