Erin Shippee
Walkersville,MD
Summary
Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in small and large animal medicine. Skilled in client education, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and animal restraint and handling. Knowledgeable in disease processes and preventative care, as well as animal nutrition, with proven leadership as an assistant and technician team manager. Dedicated to continuous growth and delivering exceptional patient care while supporting and uplifting my team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician: Team Lead
Walkersville Veterinary Clinic
Walkersville, MD
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures for optimal patient care of small and large animals.
- Technician/ Assistant Team Lead
- Generated and managed team schedules.
- Animal restraint
- Maintenance of hospital equipment.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to ensure animal health and wellness.
- Maintained accurate medical records, and controlled drug logs.
- Provided nursing care and administered medications to hospitalized animals.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia and vital signs of patients during surgery for both large and small animals.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care
- Maintained and sterilized surgical instruments and equipment regularly.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and patient care practices.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Performed dental cleanings and captured dental radiographs.
- Educated owners on preventive medication, nutrition, and vaccinations.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Opossum Pike Veterinary Clinic
Frederick , Md
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered vaccinations and medications to promote animal health and wellness.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgical procedures for small and exotic animals.
- Performed dental cleanings to maintain oral health in various species.
- Nursed injured wildlife and fostered young animals until rehabilitation and release.
- Maintained accurate medical records and drug logs for compliance and tracking.
- Executed laser therapy treatments for pain management in animals.
- Filled prescriptions to ensure timely access to necessary medications.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to enhance recovery outcomes.
Veterinary Surgical Technician- LVT
Care Frederick - Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency
Frederick, Maryland
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures with precision and care.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for efficiency and hygiene.
- Monitored patients' vital signs throughout surgeries for safety.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Scrubbed in with board-certified veterinary surgeons for soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
- Documented surgical procedures and patient records accurately and promptly.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment.
- Dressed wounds following veterinary instructions and monitored healing progress.
- Performed laboratory tests, including urinalysis, fecal analysis, and blood work, as directed by the veterinarian.
- HBOT treatments
- Administered laser therapy treatments post operatively.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Green Glenn Equine Hospital
Glen Rock, PA
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Scheduled and traveled to equestrian farms and boarding facilities.
- Handled equine patients of different ages and sizes, as well as different disciplines.
- Assisted veterinarians during reproductive, ultrasound, and insemination exams, wellness exams, and lameness evaluations.
- Worked closely with clients to ensure farm biosecurity from facility to facility.
- Flexed, jogged, lunged, and radiographed equine patients for prepurchase and lameness exams.
- Handled and restrained equine patients during chiropractic treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures on the farm and in an equine surgery suite.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia both in the clinic with gas anesthesia, and in the field with injectable anesthesia.
- Responsible for stocking and reloading work vehicles with appropriate equipment and medical supplies.
- Proficient in medication administration and sample collection in equine patients.
- Carefully and professionally managed semen specimens delivered from stud farms to artificially inseminate mares.
Education
Associate In Specialized Technology Degree - Veterinary Technician
YTI- York Technical Institute
York, PA04-2016
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Solid knowledge of both small and large animal medicine, backed by extensive hands-on experience
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Medical record management
- Animal restraint
- Veterinary nursing
- Client education on preventative health and nutrition
- Dental procedures and radiography
- Team scheduling
- Hospital organization
- Training and development of staff
- Inventory management
- Revenue generation strategies through quality services
Accomplishments
YTI- Academic Honors
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician: Team Lead
Walkersville Veterinary Clinic
10.2019 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Opossum Pike Veterinary Clinic
01.2018 - 10.2019
Veterinary Surgical Technician- LVT
Care Frederick - Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency
10.2017 - 01.2018
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Green Glenn Equine Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2017
Associate In Specialized Technology Degree - Veterinary Technician
YTI- York Technical Institute