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Cole Ashton

Umatilla

Summary

Dynamic Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Animal Medical Center, skilled in administering intravenous injections and educating pet owners. Proven ability to triage patients effectively and maintain high veterinary standards, ensuring optimal care in emergency situations. Committed to fostering a safe environment through strong communication and teamwork. Also holds an endorsement in Certified Diabetes Education and Nutrition in animal sciences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Administering prescribed medication via route specified to patients utilizing standard safety practices to promote or restore health to animals.
  • Preparing patients for surgical procedures by administering prescribed anesthetics and inductions, intubating, vital sign monitoring, and recovering in the post anesthetic care unit.
  • Performing diagnostic testing as prescribed including but not limited to X-Ray, ultrasonography, blood draw, laboratory analysis, biochemical testing utilizing advanced machinery, laser guided therapy assistance with the surgeon, and assisting the provider with general and advanced diagnostic testing.
  • Performing advanced life saving measures in medical emergencies including intubation, administering resuscitation medications, chest compressions, intra-thoracic CPR assistance and mechanical ventilation.
  • Educating owners about patient conditions, management, treatments, expectations, and other important information regarding the condition.
  • Fostering a safe and inclusive patient care environment by promoting and maintaining communication with the care team and the owners.

Travel Veterinary Technician

RSVP Relief Services
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Provided emergency care primarily working in veterinary emergency departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School High School 9-12
Orlando, FL
05-2023

Dual Enrollment (Associates in General Education) - General Associates

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
05-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05-2026

Skills

  • Intravenous injection
  • Veterinary office administration
  • Animal restraint
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • IV placement
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Medical history
  • Oral and topical medication administration
  • Veterinary standards and procedures
  • Wound treatment
  • Administering subcutaneous medication

Accomplishments

  • Created and implemented a learning website for nursing students
  • Updated veterinary office and laboratory procedures in alignment with veterinary medicine developments and technology.


Certification

Certified Animal Diabetes Educator

Certified Animal Nutrition Educator

Provider BLS

Animal Provider Basic Life Support

Animal Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Travel Veterinary Technician

RSVP Relief Services
08.2022 - 02.2025

Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Center
06.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School High School 9-12

Dual Enrollment (Associates in General Education) - General Associates

Polk State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College

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