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Daniel Rost CVT

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Veterinary Technician with 15 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in the field of veterinary medicine and management. Dedicated to excellent animal care and client service through nurturing the animal-human bond.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Practice Manager

Buckman Veterinary Clinic
10.2019 - 03.2024

• Assisted in managing a team of 25 non-DVM veterinary professionals

• Developed continuing education and training initiatives for all staff

• Ensured compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations

• Addressed and resolved client and team member conflicts

• Managed hospital inventory and vendor relations

• Recruited and onboarded non-DVM veterinary staff

Veterinary Technician

Portland Audubon
05.2018 - 05.2019

• Supervised over 150 active wildlife center volunteers

• Created SOPs for infectious disease control and enrichment programs

• Worked with a wide range of species, including aves, reptilia, amphibia, and mammalia

• Conducted daily training for ambassador animals

• Captured and restrained wildlife safely and effectively

Outpatient Services Supervisor

Oregon Humane Society
06.2010 - 10.2018

• Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring a large veterinary staff

• Created and implemented sheltering SOPs for the medical center

• Managed over 500 animal care volunteers, including orientation, training, and conflict resolution

• Contributed to statistical reports on fostering, animal care, infectious disease, death and euthanasia, and medical intakes

• Maintained and troubleshoot multiple databases and veterinary software systems

• Assisted in supervising the foster department, which oversaw the care and placement of 2,000 animals yearly

• Provided daily care and cleaning for hospital patients


Veterinary Technician - Relief

DoveLewis ER & ICU Animal Hospital
09.2013 - Current

• Triage emergency cases and determine urgency and order of treatment

• Educated animal owners on feeding, general care, medical conditions, and treatment options

• Managed prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients

• Cleaned kennels, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading and unloading facilities

• Treated animals in both routine and emergency situations

• Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries

• Cared for various animals, including rodents, exotic birds, and wildlife

• Provided emergency first aid to animals as needed

Veterinary Assistant

Cat Adoption Team
06.2007 - 07.2010

• Supervised daily animal care and hospital volunteers

• Provided veterinary support for disease management and mitigation

• Inoculated animals against various diseases

• Managed prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients

• Administered medication and assisted in animal examinations

• Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics

• Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Oregon State University
Corvallis Oregon E-Campus

Associate of Science - Biology

Portland Community College Rock Creek
Portland, OR

Certification

  • Certified Veterinary Technician- 2015
  • Fear Free Certified Professional Lvl 2 - 2019
  • Certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional - 2020
  • Behavior Works Certified by Dr. Susan Friedman - Behavior Works LLC
  • Veterinary Management Certificate - Patterson University
  • Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Board Member since 2021

Timeline

Veterinary Technician - Relief

DoveLewis ER & ICU Animal Hospital
09.2013 - Current

Assistant Practice Manager

Buckman Veterinary Clinic
10.2019 - 03.2024

Veterinary Technician

Portland Audubon
05.2018 - 05.2019

Outpatient Services Supervisor

Oregon Humane Society
06.2010 - 10.2018

Veterinary Assistant

Cat Adoption Team
06.2007 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Oregon State University

Associate of Science - Biology

Portland Community College Rock Creek
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