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Christi Perryman

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dedicated and resourceful professional, seeking a continued career in the animal health environment. Highly motivated with compassion and sensitivity, proven ability to follow instructions and carry out tasks in a high quality manner. Able to work independently as well as part of a team with equal effectiveness. Prior experience managing a feline sanctuary/veterinary technician. Excellent communication with great listening skills, positive attitude and a high level of feline care.

Looking for my career in the field that is closest to my heart!

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Board of Directors for Second Chance Companions

Second Chance Companions/pet
Battle Ground, Washington
10.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction. Biweekly workshops and monthly board meetings.
  • Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
  • Volunteer with foster animals. Assist the clinic with vaccines. blood draws and microchips. De worm and sub-q fluids as needed.

PST Specialist

LabCorp
Vancouver, Washington
10.2023 - Current
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.

Trained students for externship.

Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
Gresham, OR
04.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for successful venipunctures for a plasma facility. Experienced with butterfly needles, tube and capillary punctures, harness needles and centrifuging.

Phlebotomist

OHSU
Portland, Oregon
11.2017 - 09.2023

Trained new phlebotomists, travel and students on inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy techniques.

In charge of ordering supplies for all phlebotomy units.

Also, Safety person in charge of phlebotomy.

Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment. Also, did newborn screens and blood cultures.

Sanctuary Manager/Lead Veterinary Technician

Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary
Sherwood, OR
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Duties include managing the daily activities of the shelter and employees.
  • Monitoring the health of the felines along with, the technicians and local animal clinics.
  • Behavior modification and rehabilitation of medically fragile felines.
  • Hiring and training new employees, maintaining database for residents.
  • Facilitating intake, tracking the foster/permanent foster residents and organizing the adoption events.

Volunteer foster and rehabilitation services

Cat Adoption Team
Sherwood, OR
10.2004 - 05.2014
  • Duties include on site rescuing, intake of new cats, rehabilitation of injured kitties, as well as transportation to adoption events.
  • Updating vaccines, de-worming, flea medication, snap tests for fiv/felv, microchipping, treating wounded and ill.

Education

Certified Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant -

West Coast Phlebotomy
Oregon City, OR

Bachelor of Science -

Portland State University
Portland, OR

High School Diploma -

Salem Academy High School
Salem, OR

Skills

  • High level of feline care and professionalism, Great time management and dedication Very responsible and trustworthy
  • Industry knowledge
  • Non-profit management
  • Task delegation

Timeline

Board of Directors for Second Chance Companions

Second Chance Companions/pet
10.2025 - Current

PST Specialist

LabCorp
10.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

OHSU
11.2017 - 09.2023

Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
04.2017 - Current

Sanctuary Manager/Lead Veterinary Technician

Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary
06.2014 - 02.2017

Volunteer foster and rehabilitation services

Cat Adoption Team
10.2004 - 05.2014

Certified Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant -

West Coast Phlebotomy

Bachelor of Science -

Portland State University

High School Diploma -

Salem Academy High School
Christi Perryman