Caroline Short
Dayton
Summary
Accomplished veterinary professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Claim Specialist II
Pet's Best Insurance
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
- Determined appropriateness of payers to protect organization and minimize risk.
- Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
Surgical Veterinary Technician
Kelly Services
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide veterinary technical support for preclinical research studies by administering and monitoring anesthesia according to study guidelines.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental procedures.
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment to support surgical studies, ensuring it remains calibrated and in good working order.
Laboratory Animal Technician
University of Cincinnati
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Assist veterinarians by performing daily health checks to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries in laboratory animals.
- Performed daily husbandry duties to support colony health of rats, mice, and frogs.
- Created daily reports on animal behavior, feeding schedules, and breeding to support ongoing research.
Veterinary Technician
Glenway Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- 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.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Veterinary Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2017
Skills
- Clinical pathology
- Clinical research
- Specimen preparation
- Quality testing
- Test documentation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Microscopic analysis
- Blood and urine analysis
Certification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Timeline
Claim Specialist II
Pet's Best Insurance
05.2023 - 05.2025
Surgical Veterinary Technician
Kelly Services
02.2021 - 05.2023
Laboratory Animal Technician
University of Cincinnati
08.2019 - 02.2021
Veterinary Technician
Glenway Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2019
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Veterinary Technology
University of Cincinnati
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