Kara Couchman
Wallington,NJ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Animal Hospital
Carlstadt, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Provide assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Perform and monitored mechanical ventilation, including intubation and extubation of patients.
- Monitor vital signs of patients before, during and after surgery.
- Demonstrate use of dental instruments, including scalers, air polishers, radiograph and ultrasonic devices.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Rutherford Animal Hospital
East Rutherford, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Use proper restraining technique to obtain radiographic images.
- Draw blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
- Place catheters for anesthetic procedures and euthanasia.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care Of Oradell
Oradell, NJ
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Administered vaccines to animals and deliver blood and lab results.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures and supported their needs before and after operations. Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Bergen County Healthcare and Rehab Center
Rockleigh, NJ
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents/reports on a monthly basis.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
Customer Service Supervisor
Whole Foods Market
Ridgewood, NJ
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Established positive rapport with customers, managers and customer service team members to maintain positive and successful work environment.
- Offered direction, appreciation, and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members.
- Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12.2020
High School Diploma - Pre-Engineering
Dwight Morrow Academies At Englewood
Englewood, NJ06.2013
Volunteer Work in Arusha, Tanzania 2019
Traveled with local vet through IVHQ to farms and homes, assisting in the treatment of farm and domestic animals, delivering animal care and experiencing veterinary care in a developing country.
Certification
Recover Initiative Program: Certification in CPR: Basic & Advanced Life Support
Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Course Completion: April 28,2020
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Animal Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
VCA Rutherford Animal Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care Of Oradell
11.2020 - 03.2022
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Bergen County Healthcare and Rehab Center
10.2016 - 11.2020
Customer Service Supervisor
Whole Foods Market
01.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Montclair State University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma - Pre-Engineering
Dwight Morrow Academies At Englewood
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