ELIZABETH MCCORD
AUSTIN,TX
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with 8 years of experience in animal care, transitioning to Dog Grooming. Expertise in safely handling diverse breeds and temperaments in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing animal wellness and delivering high-quality customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECC Veterinary Technician
Pet Specialists Of Austin
Austin, TX
2026 - Current
- Triage emergency cases by prioritizing patient care based on severity.
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate first aid to stabilize patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians during critical situations.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and follow-up procedures for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to ensure efficient workflow in high-pressure environments.
- Trained new technicians on emergency protocols and standard operating procedures for best practices.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians for optimal patient recovery rates.
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- **ALL SKILLS LISTED BELOW**
ECC Vet Tech
CTVSEH South Austin/Round Rock
01.2022 - 2026
- Skills (including skills listed in previous employment)
- Nasal oxygen line placement
- Nasal gastric tube placement
- Male urinary catheter placement
- Medical math calculations/manage CRI’s
- Manage Level 4 cases
- Intubate and preform CPR
- Perform wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Radiographs
- Run bloodwork
- EKG’s interpretation/EKG monitoring
- Anesthesia monitoring and assist in surgical procedures, including preparatory and post-op care
- Assessing vital signs
- Triaging according to guidelines
- Cephalic, saphenous, jugular catheter placement and blood draws
- Facilitated onboarding of new technicians, enhancing team proficiency and collaboration. that onboard
- Helps guide on the floor and helps manage cases with newer technicians
Vet Tech
Crystal Mountain Animal Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Drawing blood samples for testing
- I.V. catheterization
- Administering I.V., I.M. and S.Q. injections
- Assists with euthanasia
- Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the veterinarian
- Perform radiology duties;
- Providing first aid for emergencies and general nursing care
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
- Restraining animals for examination and treatment
- Collecting and recording animal case histories
- Educating animal owners on home care
- Assisting with reception duties, answering phones/checking people out and booking appointments
- Entrusted with keys to the building, and money handling
Kennel Technician
Bee Vet Animal Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Entrusted with badge/keys to the building
- Managed playgroups of dogs of all sizes
- Observing and reporting atypical behavior, and health conditions to technicians
- Feed, and medicate dogs accordingly to their charts
- Worked with rabies quarantines
- Groomed animals, de-shedding baths, trimmed nails, cleaned ears.
Education
EMT/Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Texas State Round Rock, EMTS Academy
Round RockHigh School Diploma - undefined
Vandergrift
AustinSkills
Emergency care technician
EMT/Paramedic certified
Veterinary pharmacology
BLS/ALS certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
Certification
- EMT Cert/License; Paramedic Certification
- ALS/BLS Certified in Animals and Humans (4 Certs)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, FEMA IS-200.C, IS-800.D, IS700.B, IS100.C, IS-5.A, EMS Jurisprudence Cert.
Timeline
ECC Vet Tech
CTVSEH South Austin/Round Rock
01.2022 - 2026
Vet Tech
Crystal Mountain Animal Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Kennel Technician
Bee Vet Animal Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Vandergrift
ECC Veterinary Technician
Pet Specialists Of Austin
2026 - Current
EMT/Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Texas State Round Rock, EMTS Academy