Kallie Clifton
Houston
Summary
Veterinary Technician with 4.5+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume general practice with urgent and emergent care exposure. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and patient triage in fast-paced clinical environments. Recognized for maintaining efficiency under pressure while delivering high-quality patient care. Experienced in endoscopy support and multiple veterinary software systems. Currently pursuing Veterinary Technician certification through Penn Foster.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Cypress Fairhaven Animal Hospital
Houston
08.2021 - Current
- Assist in high-volume general practice with urgent and emergent cases.
- Monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures, ensuring patient stability and safety.
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection.
- Assist in surgical procedures using sterile technique.
- Support endoscopy procedures, including preparation and monitoring.
- Conduct patient triage and prioritize care based on severity.
- Perform radiographs with proper positioning and safety protocols.
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics for rapid patient assessment.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records across multiple software systems.
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and post-operative care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and recorded health data accurately.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Monitored food intake levels of hospitalized patients ensuring they received adequate nutrition while under care.
Education
Veterinary Technician Program -
Penn Foster College
04.2025 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Boling High School
Boling, TXSkills
- Anesthesia Induction
- Monitoring & Recovery
- Surgical Assistance
- Sterile Technique
- Emergency & Urgent Care Triage
- Endoscopy Procedure Support
- Venipuncture
- IV Catheter Placement
- Radiology Positioning
- Safety
- In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
- Patient Restraint
- Low-Stress Handling
- Client Communication
- Education
- Medical Records Management
- EZVet
- Impromed
- Avimark
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Clinical Highlights
- Assisted in emergency stabilization and critical patient care.
- Skilled in rapid triage and case prioritization.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Handles extended hours and high caseloads with efficiency.
- Quick to adapt and support team in dynamic situations.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Program -
Penn Foster College
04.2025 - 03.2026
Veterinary Technician
Cypress Fairhaven Animal Hospital
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Boling High School