Fallon Hiltz
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
RVT and veterinary student at Colorado State University with a strong interest in emergency and critical care, clinical research, and organizational leadership. Experienced in emergency veterinary medicine with a passion for evidence-based decision-making and hospital operations. Pursuing an MBA to integrate business strategy with clinical research to improve patient care and efficiency in veterinary medicine. Serves as the volunteer student coordinator for The Street Dog Coalition, advocating for public health and accessible veterinary care in underserved communities. Dedicated to advancing the field through research-driven innovations and leadership in veterinary medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Analgesic administration and sedation monitoring during procedures and minor surgeries.
Veterinary Technician
Animal ER Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Created training materials and resources to enhance staff's knowledge and comfortability working with exotic species.
- Provided education and resources to clients on how to improve patient care and husbandry.
- Utilized credible resources including, but not limited to, textbooks, journals, and peer-reviewed studies to assist DVMs in developing treatment plans and managing exotic cases.
- Developed creative solutions utilizing hospital equipment in order to provide excellent care to exotic species.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using electronic registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Guided, encouraged and supported 5 years of rotating veterinary interns in the emergency and critical care department. Provided assistance and mentorship during procedures, codes and while managing in patients.
- Communicate with referral hospitals by sending and retrieving patient medical records including vaccination status, medication history, radiographs, ect.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Reviewed estimates and treatment plans with clients and addressed any questions or concerns they had.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Boarding Department Team Lead
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisting with staff scheduling, keeping hours within budget and assuring there is adequate coverage to meet hospital and departmental needs.
- Based on department needs, assign job responsibilities and direct traffic in hospital.
- Supervise staff to assure that each job is being effectively handled. Monitor employee competence and effectiveness.
- Investigating and resolving clients issues, ensuring positive relationships between hospital and clientele.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
Education
Premedicine
Harvard University Extension School
Cambridge, MAMBA '25 | DVM '28 -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COBachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Supervision and Mentoring
- Customer and Client Relations
Certification
Canine/Feline Recover ALS and BLS Certified
Fear Free Certified
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training Certification
Volunteer
Street Dog Coalition - Fort Collins, CO Sept 2023 - Current
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Animal ER Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
Veterinary Assistant
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
Boarding Department Team Lead
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
Canine/Feline Recover ALS and BLS Certified
Fear Free Certified
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training Certification
Premedicine
Harvard University Extension School
MBA '25 | DVM '28 -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Bridgewater State University
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