Jessica Bochler
Mount Angel
Summary
Accomplished Veterinary Technical Professional with 10 years of experience, advancing from Veterinary Assistant to Technical Skills Manager. Expertise includes veterinary patient care, staff training, medical records, diagnostics, and inventory management. Skilled in coordinating clinical workflow and supporting DVMs and technical staff to ensure efficient patient care in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Skills Manager/Lead
SILVER CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC LLC
Silverton, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Managed technical staff training, scheduling, performance reviews, and ongoing development in collaboration with Practice Manager.
- Facilitated daily technical operations, coordinating patient flow and clinical workflow throughout hospital to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitate daily technical operations and help coordinate efficient patient flow and clinical workflow throughout the hospital.
- Monitor appointment schedules and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Oversee prescription requests and coordinate client communication regarding medications and veterinary services.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring availability and organization of clinical supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Support inventory management and ensure appropriate availability and organization of clinical supplies.
- Assist with resolving day-to-day operational and staffing needs while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Veterinary Assistant
SILVER CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC LLC
Silverton, OR
09.2016 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
- Safely handle and restrain animal patients while prioritizing patient and staff safety.
- Administer veterinary injections, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections as directed.
- Obtain blood samples and place IV catheters for diagnostic testing and patient treatment.
- Manage hospitalized patients and monitor their condition and care throughout hospitalization.
- Managed hospitalized patients, monitoring condition and coordinating care to ensure optimal recovery.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, assisting with surgical needs to support successful outcomes.
- Operate IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment and perform diagnostic laboratory testing.
- Maintain accurate patient charts, medical records, charges, vaccine information, and treatment documentation.
- Communicated with clients about medications, treatment plans, and procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Packing Plant Employee / Butcher's Assistant / Delivery Driver
LONELY LANE FARMS
Mount Angel, OR
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed production of value-added meat products, including preparation, smoking, slicing, packaging, and labeling of bacon and hams.
- Produced a variety of sausages by grinding, seasoning, stuffing, and smoking products according to production requirements.
- Coordinated smokehouse schedule to optimize production flow and meet deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary production environment in accordance with USDA standards.
- Packaged and labeled diverse meat products, ensuring accuracy for multiple customers and retail accounts.
- Assisted butchers in cutting room, breaking down beef, pork, and lamb carcasses into retail cuts for efficient distribution.
- Assisted with preparation of products for retail distribution and customer orders.
- Delivered refrigerated meat products to grocery stores throughout the Portland-to-Eugene service area while maintaining appropriate handling practices.
Education
No Degree - Prerequisites/Coursework for CVT Program
Portland Community College (PCC)
Portland, OREMT Basic - EMT-Basic Certification Program
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Staff Training & Scheduling
- Technical Procedure Oversight
- Injections: SQ, IM & IV
- Blood Collection & IV Catheter Placement
- Anesthesia Protocol Compliance
- Laboratory Operations Management (IDEXX)
- Medical records management
- Patient management
- Scheduling workflow
- Inventory Management
- Pharmacy management
- DEA compliance
- Diagnostic Imaging Oversight
- Client Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Software proficiency
- Clinical Team Support
- Patient care restraint
Certification
- Radiology Certified | 2016
- EMT-Basic | 2012
TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary Practice Management: Cornerstone, ezyVet
- Diagnostic Equipment: IDEXX In-House Laboratory Systems
- Clinical Systems: Electronic Medical Records, Patient Charting, Pharmacy Management, Inventory Tracking
Timeline
Technical Skills Manager/Lead
SILVER CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC LLC
09.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
SILVER CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC LLC
09.2016 - Current
Packing Plant Employee / Butcher's Assistant / Delivery Driver
LONELY LANE FARMS
01.2013 - 01.2016
No Degree - Prerequisites/Coursework for CVT Program
Portland Community College (PCC)
EMT Basic - EMT-Basic Certification Program
Chemeketa Community College