Courtney Yancey
Blackburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in advanced surgical care as well as high acuity, high-volume, and fast paced emergency and critical, Skilled in assisting with complex soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery. Proficient in anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery protocols, surgical instrumentation handling, and sterile field maintenance. Demonstrates exceptional patient care, pain management expertise, and strong knowledge of specialized diagnostic and treatment techniques. Adept at collaborating with veterinary surgeons, fellow technicians, and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes, and client satisfaction while striving for gold standard of care. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of medical care, safety, and compassion in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
Henrico, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Experience in a fast-paced, high volume, high-acuity referral hospital
- Proficient in triage, advanced patient monitoring, intensive nursing care, emergency procedures, anesthesia, and venipuncture for companion animals
- Adept at responding quickly to life-threatening emergencies, with calm precision and clinical expertise.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care.
- Strong understanding of ICU protocols, emergency diagnostics, and pain management
- Committed to improving patient outcomes, and ensuring the comfort and safety of all animal patients.
- Proficient in managing complex cases across multiple specialties, including internal medicine, oncology, surgery, and cardiology, while providing exceptional support to veterinarians and fellow technicians
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Specialists
Charlottesville, VA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for complex orthopedic, and soft tissue procedures
- Safely recovered patients under anesthesia, using advanced monitoring equipment and safety protocols.
- Assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring strict adherence to sterile technique.
- Provide perioperative nursing care, including patient positioning, IV catheter placement, intubation, and medication administration.
- Maintain accurate medical records, surgical logs, and anesthesia reports.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, such as radiography (including orthopedic positioning), and blood draws.
- Educate and support clients regarding surgical procedures, home care instructions, and post-operative recovery.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, treatments administered, medications given, patient condition and other pertinent information.
- Administered medications (including continuous rate infusions) and treatments (including transfusions) as directed by veterinarians.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as radiographs and blood work under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding treatment plans recommended by veterinarians
- Responsible for triaging urgent and emergency patients accurately to provide gold standard of care
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Veterinary Specialists
Henrico, VA
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for assisting technicians and surgeons during complex orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Responsible for effectively relaying pertinent medical information and history from the client to the surgeon
- Responsible for conducting pre and post-operative treatments on patients to include but not limited to: radiographs, venipuncture, and medication administration
- Simultaneously trained as a treatment technician while conducting externship skills for technician licensure.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Orange County Public School District
Orange, Virginia
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for execution of lesson plans that are consistent with teacher directions and guidelines on the basis of school curriculum and state standards of learning
- Provide a safe and positive learning experience to go above and beyond the directions left by the teacher
- Familiarize myself with emergency protocols and conduct / lead them when necessary
- Maintain an orderly classroom at all times and supplement lesson plans if time permits
- Assemble report for teacher than includes attendance, disciplinary actions taken if necessary, completion information in regards to lesson plans and additional activities, and overall impression of the students and class
Animal Care Technician-Dog Team Lead
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA
Rockingham, VA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed daily feeding and watering for up to 72 canines at any given time.at any given time
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation by disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment
- Observed animals for clinical signs indicative of medical or behavioral issues requiring intervention and reporting to necessary manager
- Administered medications as directed by shelter veterinarian
- Assisted potential adopters in selecting appropriate animals based on needs and requirements
- Responsible for the behavioral training of complex cases
- Responsible for training volunteers and new staff in areas regarding pet selection, training, and cleaning protocols
Barn Hand
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, Virginia
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Perform all aspects of daily horse care to include but not limited to: feeding, grooming and administering medications as directed by veterinarians and barn management
- Clean and maintain horse stalls in order to ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and comfort for both school and privately owned equids
- Diligently monitor the health and behavior of the horses, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the horse owner as well as barn management
- Providing supportive horse handling during basic veterinary procedures, such as vaccinations, exams, and treatments.
Farm Manager
Homebrew Alpacas
Rhoadesville, Virginia
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the care of multiple species including canines, felines, horses, donkeys, and alpacas including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising when applicable
- Responsible for administering medications, vaccinations, and medical treatment to the various species present on the farm
- Responsible for the operation of tractors and machinery to maintain proper care of the crops present as well as distributing and hauling hay when required
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA05-2029
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA05-2022
Skills
- Recover ALS/BLS Certification
- Anesthesia administration
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Client education
- Patient monitoring
- Diagnostic Procedures
Certification
- Recovery ALS/BLS Certified
- AVMA First Responder Certificate Program
- Mastering Clinical Neurology Certificate
- Mastering Hematology Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Specialists
05.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital
03.2024 - 01.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Veterinary Specialists
06.2022 - 05.2024
Animal Care Technician-Dog Team Lead
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA
06.2021 - 06.2022
Barn Hand
Bridgewater College
09.2018 - 04.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Orange County Public School District
02.2018 - 01.2023
Farm Manager
Homebrew Alpacas
02.2018 - 08.2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bridgewater College
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