Casale Kristarose
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician experienced in patient care, surgical assistance, and diagnostic testing within fast-paced environments. Contributed to high-quality care through effective communication and empathetic support. Committed to advancing expertise while leveraging technical skills and leadership experience to enhance team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ER/ICU/Surgery Veterinary Technician
Garden State Veterinary Services
Woodbridge, New Jersey
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered emergency care during critical situations and provided critical care support for hospitalized patients, ensuring timely interventions.
- Monitored patients under anesthesia during surgical procedures, assessing vital signs and promptly responding to changes in condition to enhance patient safety.
- Performed patient triage, recognizing and reporting abnormal values and urgent cases to the veterinarian
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration
- Assist with diagnostics including lab work, radiographs, EKGs, and CT scans
- Sterilized instruments using ultrasonic cleaners, steam sterilization, and gas sterilization techniques
- Maintained hospital facilities and surgical suite, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and proper supply stocking to support effective operations.
Manager/Vet Assistant Supervisor/Vet Assistant
Richmond Valley Animal Hospital
Staten Island, New York
07.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily hospital operations, including scheduling and task delegation to ensure smooth workflow
- Trained and onboarded new employees on clinical and operational procedures to enhance team readiness
- Educated clients on medications, treatment plans, and new products
- Perform routine patient care: vitals, feeding, bathing, weighing, and sanitation
- Assist with surgical patients and monitor animals under anesthesia
- Conduct blood draws, lab testing, IV catheter placement, radiographs, and EKGs
- Cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Maintained kennel facilities while ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards to promote animal welfare
Education
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01-2018
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ01-2014
Skills
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Pharmacology
- Triage & prioritizing
- Problem Solving & Critical thinking
- Client communication
- Team leadership & mentoring
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Innovative
- Physical Stamina
Certification
- K-Laser Certified
- Crematory Certified
- Fear Free Certified
- Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Hobbies Interests
- Volunteer, Staten Island Recreational Association (HOOPH), 2019, Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, Assisted with horse care and stable maintenance, Guided therapeutic horseback rides for children with special needs
- Volunteer, Animal Care Centers of NYC, 2010-2012, Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, Assisted with daily animal care and cage maintenance, Observed spays and neuters
Timeline
ER/ICU/Surgery Veterinary Technician
Garden State Veterinary Services
07.2025 - Current
Manager/Vet Assistant Supervisor/Vet Assistant
Richmond Valley Animal Hospital
07.2013 - Current
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
College of Staten Island
Undergraduate coursework - Biology
Rutgers University