Kalia Scott
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of hands-on experience emergency experience delivering comprehensive care to animals at rescue facilities and shelters. Commended for expertly interacting with animals and other veterinary staff. Seasoned and organized individual with expertise in injection administration and test sample collection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Veterinary Technician
All 4 Pets Emergency Hospital
Ocoee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in performing physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures on animals.
- Developed and implemented training plans for new hires, existing staff, and management personnel.
- Created performance assessment forms to be used in the evaluation of employees' job skills.
- Conducted monthly meetings with team members to discuss progress, challenges, and goals.
- Coordinated with department heads to ensure that training needs were met efficiently.
- Organized and facilitated weekly trainings on topics such as customer service, safety protocols, and product knowledge.
- Assisted in developing and implementing OSHA safety compliance plans.
- Conducted interviews and assessed applicants' qualifications, skills, experience, and fit for positions.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Sourced passive candidates through networking, referrals, online databases, social media platforms.
- Performed CT scans on patients while following safety protocols.
Doctor Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Hospital of Deland
DeLand, FL
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised Veterinary Technicians in daily operations, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper procedures for animal care, treatment and handling.
- Maintained accurate records of animals treated and medications administered by the Veterinary Technician staff.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members through effective communication strategies.
- Assisted in surgical procedures including pre-operative preparation, monitoring anesthesia and post-operative care.
- Educated clients on proper pet nutrition, health maintenance and preventive medicine.
- Organized patient records using an electronic database system.
- Utilized various veterinary equipment such as x-ray machines, ultrasound devices, endoscopes and electrocardiograms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2016
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Controlled Substance Management
- Medical record-keeping
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- AVMA member
- FVTA member
Affiliations
- Personal Training
- Joy Metropolitan Community Church Member
Timeline
Head Veterinary Technician
All 4 Pets Emergency Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Doctor Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Hospital of Deland
03.2021 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
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