Provided client education and preventative medicine such as vaccinations, parasite prophylaxis, nutrition, dental care, and spay/neuter recommendations for dogs and cats
Performed physical examinations, laboratory tests, radiographs, and ultrasound to aid in diagnosis and treatment of dogs and cats
Provided treatment plans for chronic diseases such as allergies, endocrine diseases, osteoarthritis/pain, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, neoplasia etc
Performed surgeries including ovariohysterectomies, orchiectomies, extensive dental extractions, cystotomies, limb and digit amputations, growth removals, enucleations, laceration/wound repairs and uncomplicated GI exploratories
Provided urgent care and some emergency care for patients
Collaborated with other associates and specialty veterinarians to provide the best care and options for clients/patients
Maintained updated knowledge and OR license through continuing education
Veterinary Technician
Paws Of The Rockies Animal Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
12.2005 - 08.2013
Extensive client communication and education, induction and monitoring of anesthesia, administered oral and injectable medications, IV catheters and venipuncture, calculating drug doses, interpreted ear/urine/fecal cytology, radiograph positioning, dental prophylaxis etc
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05-2015
Master of Science - Environmental Health- Toxicology Emphasis
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology with chemistry minor
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-2004
Skills
Client education/communication
Preventative medicine and surgery
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute conditions
Gaining trust and loyalty from clients
Multi-tasking appointments, surgeries, phone calls, diagnostic interpretations, and prescription refills for 40 patients daily
Teamwork and staff education
Providing mentorship for new graduates
References
Dr. Elizabeth Burns - Associate veterinarian at Midway Veterinary Hospital 541-908-4975
Dr. Lani Bower - Friend and veterinary pathologist 970-568-6268
Mckenzie Roane - Friend/co-worker 541-999-0649
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Midway Veterinary Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2023
Veterinary Technician
Paws Of The Rockies Animal Hospital
12.2005 - 08.2013
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
Master of Science - Environmental Health- Toxicology Emphasis
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology with chemistry minor
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