Kailey Thrasher
Schoolcraft
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist, Companion Animal Non-Biocontainment
Zoetis
01.2025 - Current
- Assists with protocol review, animal procurement, animal care and data collection in accordance with specific protocol and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and or GxP.
- Comprehend and follow research protocols including executing technical aspects of study protocols and data collection like sample collection, and sample processing.
- Lead studies and provide communication and assistance to managers and researchers.
- Contributes to continuous improvement and shares knowledge and expertise with others in the work group.
Animal Research Technician, Companion Animal Biocontainment
Priority One Services- Contracted at Zoetis
08.2024 - 01.2025
- All responsibilities conducted in accordance with protocols and applicable SOP's.
- Sets up and performs a variety of animal activities, including, but not limited to: animal husbandry; cage wash activities; all aspects of study execution; farm operations; animal treatments; and utilization of associated computer systems.
- Provides communication with and assistance to the lead technicians, manager and researchers.
- Assist and support the clinical veterinarians with all aspects of veterinary care.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Lakeview Animal Hospital NVA
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Assist veterinarians with administering medical treatments and performing necessary procedures in all stages of life.
- Assisting in many anesthetic procedures (canine and feline) including IV catheterization, induction and intubation, prepping of surgical site, monitoring patient while under anesthesia, properly scrubbing and assisting in surgery, extubation and recovery, and canine and feline dental prophylaxis including digital radiographs.
- Routine phlebotomy and IV catheter placement, radiology, urinary cystocentesis and catheterization, and subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections.
- Surgical Scheduling Team Leader, this included making accurate estimates for surgical procedures, then scheduling the procedures properly and training other team members on these tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Missouri
Missouri11.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College
New Mexico05.2024
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo01.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical procedures support
- Medication dispensing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Animal restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Medical history collection
Certification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician | 2025 American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Veterinary Technician License | 2024 State of Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine Fear Free Certified (Levels I, II, & III) | 2024 Fear Free LLC
Timeline
Technical Specialist, Companion Animal Non-Biocontainment
Zoetis
01.2025 - Current
Animal Research Technician, Companion Animal Biocontainment
Priority One Services- Contracted at Zoetis
08.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Lakeview Animal Hospital NVA
02.2018 - 08.2024
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Missouri
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
San Juan College