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Caitlin McKnight

Kihei,HI

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Thrive Pet Health
05.2019 - 05.2024
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Worked as team leader throughout grave yard shifts
  • Managed surgery team and assisted doctor in several anesthetic orthopedic procedures.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Specialty And Emergency
07.2016 - 11.2017
  • Acted as a team member as part of the emergency and intensive care unit
  • Frequently triaged patients based on their critical status
  • Managed multiple hospitalized patients throughout day and grave yard shifts.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialty
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.

Education

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
12.2017

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Carrington College California
San Leandro
03.2016

Skills

  • Provide client education
  • Ability to perform proficient venipuncture, phlebotomy, and intravenous catheter placement
  • Ability to properly administer intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
  • Efficiently monitor anesthetic procedures
  • Assist DVM in surgical procedures; prepping sterile field, preparing surgical equipment and tools for sterile use
  • Run in-house labs, both mechanical and manual
  • Triage incoming emergencies, obtain accurate TPR’s, record and articulate detailed histories
  • Skilled in triage and critical care medicine
  • Properly calculate drug doses
  • Provide intensive care to hospitalized patients
  • Manage reception area including assisting clients with appointments, ordering supplies, answering phones, and handling invoices

Timeline

Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Thrive Pet Health
05.2019 - 05.2024

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
12.2017 - 05.2019

Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Specialty And Emergency
07.2016 - 11.2017

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialty
12.2014 - 07.2016

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Carrington College California

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