Kathryn Johnson
VCA Hospitals
Walnut Creek
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate veterinary professional with over 9 years of experience in surgical prep, radiology, and animal handling. Known for staying composed during trauma cases, tracking treatment details accurately, and supporting safe, efficient patient care.
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
9 Years 3 Months- Anesthesia & Monitoring: Inducing and maintaining anesthesia, monitoring vitals (ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, capnography).
- Laboratory Diagnostics: Collecting and running blood, urine, and fecal samples.
- Pharmacology: Calculating medication dosages, fluid rates, and administering injections (IV, IM, SQ) or oral medications.
- Radiology: Positioning patients and operating X-ray or ultrasound equipment safely.
- Surgical Prep: Sterilizing surgical instruments, prepping/scrubbing patients, and assisting veterinarians in the operating room.
- Patient Nursing: Placing IV catheters, performing venipuncture, cleaning wounds, and applying bandages.
- Animal Handling: Humane and low-stress or Fear Free restraint techniques for dogs, cats, and some pocket pets. Able to lift patients over 50lbs
- Stress Resistance: Maintaining composure during emergency trauma cases or difficult behavioral challenges.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulously tracking medication doses, cleaning protocols, and chart notes
Banquet and Event Coordinator
2 Years 6 Months- Coordinated banquet event logistics, aligning room setups with client specifications and service timelines.
- Managed event orders, confirming menu details, guest counts, and special requests for accurate execution.
- Communicated with culinary and service teams to ensure seamless banquet delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Scheduled event staffing, balancing labor needs with banquet requirements and service standards.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Veterinary Technician Program
Skills
Phlebotomy and venipuncture
Infection control practices
Compassionate end-of-life care
Medical record-keeping
Veterinary software proficiency
Patient restraint
Animal safety
Cleaning and sanitizing
Euthanasia assistance
Ability to compartmentalize and complete priority tasks under adverse conditions
Client communication
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hospitals
07.2017 - CurrentRead More
Banquet and Event Coordinator
Vic Stewarts
01.2016 - 07.2018Read More
Santa Rosa Junior College
No Degree from Veterinary Technician Program
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Fortuna High School
High School Diploma
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