Jessica Vandusen
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Accomplished veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in client relations and possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVT/Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Emergency Group
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted in training of current and new team members
- Team leading in high volume ER
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely communication regarding their pets'' health status and any necessary follow-up appointments.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
CVT Emergency and Critical Care
VetMED
07.2021 - 11.2022
Veterinary Technician
Western Arizona Humane Society
06.2020 - 02.2021
Veterinary Technician
McGuire Veterinary Services
12.2019 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician
Novak Animal Care Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Arlington Animal Hospital & 24 Emergency Facility
03.2015 - 01.2018
Animal Care Technician
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
04.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Associate of Science: Animal Science -
Platt College
Ontario, CASkills
- Team Management
- Staff Training
- Veterinary office administration
- Communicated with clients in a variety of settings
- Supply management
- Emergency veterinary first aid and CPR
- Obtaining/testing of biological samples
- Administering/monitoring anesthesia
- Central Line Placement
- NG/NE Tube Placement
- PICC Line placement
- Radiographs
- Fluid Therapy
- Patient Charting
Certification
- VTNE, May 2021
- AZ State Exam, August 2021
Future Goals
Penn Foster Bachelor's Program - To start Summer 2024
Penn Foster Practice Management Program - To start Summer 2024
VTS in ECC - Part A application to be submitted Fall 2024
Timeline
CVT/Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Emergency Group
11.2022 - 02.2024
CVT Emergency and Critical Care
VetMED
07.2021 - 11.2022
Veterinary Technician
Western Arizona Humane Society
06.2020 - 02.2021
Veterinary Technician
McGuire Veterinary Services
12.2019 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician
Novak Animal Care Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Arlington Animal Hospital & 24 Emergency Facility
03.2015 - 01.2018
Animal Care Technician
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
04.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science: Animal Science -
Platt College