Hi, I’m
Julie Commons, RVT, VTS (SA-IM)
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Accomplished veterinary technician with extensive experience within a Veterinary Teaching Hospital with both DVM and Veterinary Technician students. Passion for learning and growth within veterinary field in both the clinical and classroom setting. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges and continued career growth.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
2
License
5
Certificates
1
Certificate
Skills
- Writing Medical Records
- Developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Delivering Continuing Education
- Client Communication and Education
- Scheduling Referrals and Emergent Appointments
- Managing Inventory
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Anesthesia Administration
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Critical Care Patient Monitoring
- Inpatient Care
Work History
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Relief Veterinary Technician
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts within the ICU.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, cytology and x-rays, to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Veterinary Emergency Group
Relief Veterinary Technician
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, cytology, and x-rays to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal Nephrology/Urology Lead Veterinary Technologist
08.2016 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Worked collaboratively to establish successful Hemodialysis service in 2016 and the Nephrology/Urology service in 2021.
- Assisted with advanced interventional urologic procedures and diagnostics: extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy, urohydropropulsion, ureteral/urethral stenting, renal sclerotherapy, urodynamic studies, contrast studies, subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems.
- Assisted with blood purification therapies: intermittent hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, therapeutic plasma exchange including catheter placement/care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with diagnostic procedures, surgical preparations, and seeing nurse appointments.
- Maintained concise detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining a well-organized and clean work environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.
- Developed and implemented protocols and procedures that improved patient care and streamlined workflow within service.
- Passionate about learning, teaching, and committed to continual improvement through training/mentoring and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements in veterinary medicine.
- Communicated with referring veterinarians and clients regarding urologic treatment options.
- Reduced wait times for clients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing flow of patients through department and in-house consultations.
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Technologist
07.2003 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Assisted with endoscopy and collection of patient samples: esophagoscopy, gastroduodenoscopy, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, proctoscopy, cystoscopy, rhinoscopy, otoscopy.
- Implemented protocols for blood donor program including screening, blood collection, processing blood components, product storage, blood typing, crossmatching, transfusion administration.
- Assessed and monitored patients for general anesthesia and procedures.
- Provided critical care for animals in ICU.
- Cleaned, sterilized and processed equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Coordinated receiving of patient appointments and scheduling of procedures and diagnostics.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Developed standard operating procedures for endoscopy, special procedures, urology, and blood bank.
Education
Purdue University (AVMA Accredited), West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science from Veterinary Technology
05.2003
University Overview
Minor: Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Columbus State Community College (AVMA Accredited), Columbus, OH
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Technology
03.2001
Timeline
Relief Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Relief Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency Group
03.2024 - Current
Small Animal Nephrology/Urology Lead Veterinary Technologist
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2024
Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Technologist
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2016
- Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician, State of Tennessee, License #VT0000002544, 04/2024
- Registered Veterinary Technician, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, License #25000976A, 03/2004
Purdue University (AVMA Accredited)
Bachelor of Science from Veterinary Technology
Columbus State Community College (AVMA Accredited)
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Technology
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician, State of Tennessee, License #VT0000002544, 04/2024
- Registered Veterinary Technician, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, License #25000976A, 03/2004
Teaching Opportunities
- Clinical instruction of Residents, Interns, DVM students, and Veterinary Nursing students
- Student rounds with 4th year DVM students
- Small Animal Nursing II Lectures: Transfusion Medicine, Lower Urinary Tract Disorders, Upper Urinary Tract Disorders
- Diagnostic Instrumentation: Endoscopy hands-on laboratory
Curriculum Vitae
PUBLICATIONS
Gibbs, N, Adams, L., Murakami, M., Commons, J., Steinbach, S. Cystoscopic-guided laser ablation of intramural ectopic ureters in a female cat" Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports 2024 Feb 5
Commons, J. "Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass as a Treatment Option for Urolithiasis in a Cat" Today’s Veterinary Nurse Winter 2022
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Breakdown to Breakthrough: Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) system Purdue Veterinary Medicine Conference 2023, Purdue Veterinary Nursing Symposium 2022
Urine Luck: Correction of congenital ectopic ureter, Not Today Cancer: Minimally invasive diagnostics and interventions for urothelial carcinoma, Rock Bottom and Nowhere to Go but Up: Feline obstructive ureteroliths, Breakdown to Breakthrough: Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) system Western Veterinary Conference 2022
When You Hit Rock Bottom: Minimally invasive options for canine and feline lower urinary tract stones, The Only Way to Go is Up: Options for obstructive canine and feline upper urinary tract stones Purdue Veterinary Medicine Conference 2019
Fixing the Leak: Canine Ectopic Ureters in the Female Dog Purdue University Veterinary Technician Symposium March 2017
Lithotripsy for Canine Nephroliths and Ureteroliths ACVIM June 2015
Anemia in the Small Animal Patient Purdue University Veterinary Technician Symposium March 2015
Transitional Cell Carcinoma Diagnostics and Ureteral/Urethral Stenting Purdue University Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians September 2014
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy ACVIM Technician Case Reports June 2014
Cystoscopic Guided Laser Ablation of Ectopic Ureters ACVIM Technician Case Reports June 2013
Urethroliths, Cystoliths and Nephroliths, OH MY! Purdue University Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians September 2011
Activities And Memberships
- North America Veterinary Technician Association
- Indiana Veterinary Technician Association
- Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
References
- Larry Adams, DVM, PhD., Diplomate ACVIM, Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, West Lafayette, IN, adamslg@purdue.edu
- Sarah Steinbach, Dr. med. vet, Diplomate ACVIM/ECVIM, Clinical Associate Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Director of the Purdue Veterinary Hemodialysis Service, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, West Lafayette, IN, ssteinba@purdue.edu
- Katie Beard, RVT, Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN kabeard@purdue.edu
Activities And Memberships
- North America Veterinary Technician Association
- Indiana Veterinary Technician Association
- Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
Teaching Opportunities
- Clinical instruction of Residents, Interns, DVM students, and Veterinary Nursing students
- Student rounds with 4th year DVM students
- Small Animal Nursing II Lectures: Transfusion Medicine, Lower Urinary Tract Disorders, Upper Urinary Tract Disorders
- Diagnostic Instrumentation: Endoscopy hands-on laboratory
- Curriculum Vitae available on request
References
- Larry Adams, DVM, PhD., Diplomate ACVIM, Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, West Lafayette, IN, adamslg@purdue.edu
- Sarah Steinbach, Dr. med. vet, Diplomate ACVIM/ECVIM, Clinical Associate Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Director of the Purdue Veterinary Hemodialysis Service, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, West Lafayette, IN, ssteinba@purdue.edu
- Katie Beard, RVT, Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN kabeard@purdue.edu
CERTIFICATES
- RECOVER BLS/ALS certified 09/2024
- Fear Free Certified Professional 02/2024
- Hemodialysis Academy Class of 2020-2021
- Veterinary Technician Specialty in Small Animal Internal Medicine, 07/2013
- Veterinary Practice Management Program, 09/2004-03/2006
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