Kacey Engle
Salem,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 18 years of relevant experience. Dedicated to excellent animal care and client service with a passion for teaching new veterinary staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with veterinarians on treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, resulting in improved quality of life for pets.
- Conducted dental cleanings under veterinarian supervision to maintain oral health in patients.
- Mentored junior veterinary technicians through hands-on training sessions, sharing knowledge of best practices in animal care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements, ensuring the clinic provided up-to-date treatments and services.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Trained all junior staff on hospital protocols and veterinary techniques and medications
Veterinary Assistant
Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Dental Tech
VCA East Animal Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2016
- In addition to duties listed above began performing dental cleanings and radiographs
- Duties included charting, radiographing, cleaning, polishing, extracting, nerve blocks, suturing.
Surgery Tech
VCA East Animal Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
- In addition to duties listed above began intubating/extubating surgery patients, drawing up/administering surgery/controlled drugs via IM, IV and SQ, placed IV catheters and maintained IV fluids, collected blood, urine and fecal samples, shot and developed x-rays, scrubbed in to assist doctors during surgery/dentals
- Filled controlled drugs, took biannual inventory
- Started rooms for doctors by taking TPR’s and getting a patient history, client education
- Cleaned and maintained dental machines, anesthesia equipment, sterilized surgery equipment via autoclave and gas sterilization
- Assisted doctors with euthanasia and client counseling
- Performed technician appointments such as nail trims, vaccines, anal gland expression and client demonstrations, follow-up client care and phone calls
- Trained and mentored over 10 new staff members in Technician Assistant duties as well as computer files and billing.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA East Animal Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Assisted 4 doctors and multiple technicians with restraining animals, setting up surgery and dental suites, inputting charges, recording in patients charts, patient monitoring (BP, HR, Temp, etc)
- Cared for hospitalized pets by feeding, medicating, providing clean bedding, showing empathy for their needs and pain level
- Performed daily in-house lab procedures such as PCV, snap tests, prepping slides for cytology and chemistries
- Other duties included assisting reception staff, ordering food for boarding and hospital, filling and calling in prescriptions, prepping exam rooms, cleaning and stocking hospital.
Kennel Technician
VCA East Animal Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Fed, medicated, walked, groomed and cleaned up after 45+ patients per week
- Checked in/out patients and proper belongings, input proper charges
- Communicated with medical staff about any health concerns regarding boarding pets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2020
Skills
- Recover CPR Certified
- Radiology Certified - Oregon
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2020
Dental Tech
VCA East Animal Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2016
Surgery Tech
VCA East Animal Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA East Animal Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2010
Kennel Technician
VCA East Animal Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Portland Community College
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