Experienced Surgery Service Supervisor and Registered Veterinary Technician with strengths in team leadership, patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and workflow improvement. Known for calm decision-making, strong organization, and efficient support of clients, patients, and clinical teams.
Work History
Surgery Service Supervisor
7 Years 1 Month
The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center | 09.2019 - Current
Supervised daily service operations, ensuring smooth client flow and timely patient support.
Trained staff on hospital procedures, service standards, and clinical floor workflows.
Trained staff on hospital procedures, service standards, and front-desk workflows.
Resolved client concerns professionally, supporting positive experience and department efficiency.
Monitored adherence to veterinary center protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
Evaluated workflow bottlenecks and implemented process improvements to reduce delays.
Supported team performance through coaching, feedback, and accountability measures.
Registered Veterinary Technician
3 Years 5 Months
The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center | 04.2016 - 09.2019
Prepared an anesthetic plan for surgical patients, monitored anesthesia and adjusted patient support during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Collected blood, urine, and tissue samples for in-house laboratory analysis.
Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
Administered medications, fluids, and treatments per veterinary orders and protocols.
Performed initial patient intake by obtaining histories, vitals, and preparing patients for examination and hospitalization.
Performed orthopedic style radiographs as well as CT imaging and reformats.
Venipuncture and IVC placement
Maintaining sterile technique while performing jugular venipuncture for PRP joint injections
Sterile scrub assistant for various orthopedic surgeries
Registered Veterinary Technician
11 Years 5 Months
Liberty Pet Hospital | 05.2015 - Current
IVC placement and venipuncture
Perform radiographs on canine and feline patients using chemical or physical restraint
Wrapped and autoclaved instrumentation and reusable gowns to ensure sterility prior to surgery.
Run fecals, snap tests, Abaxis CBC, chemistry, and thyroid panels
Managed CSR responsibilities, including scheduling, phone and email communications, financial transactions, and end-of-day financial reconciliation.
Provided client education on various topics related to pet care and health to enhance owner knowledge.
Client education in various topics
Perform dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, and charting
Submission of lab samples including cultures, cytologies, blood samples, etc.
Veterinary Assistant
1 Year
Banfield | 01.2015 - 01.2016
Supported veterinarians and technicians during exams, procedures, and surgical prep.
Restrained animals safely using low-stress handling techniques.
Maintained clean, stocked exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
Recorded patient information accurately in electronic medical records.
Radiographs with physical restraint
Restraint for IVC placement
Venipuncture
Run Snap tests, CBC, Chemistry, and Thyroid panels as ordered
Client education regarding vaccine reactions and year round prevention
Prep canine and feline patients for elective surgery including initial prep and sterile prep
Submission of lab samples including cultures, cytology, blood samples, etc.
Manual read of centrifuged fecal floats
Nursing care for pre-op and post-op elective procedure patients
Perform routine dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, and learning of local dental blocks
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Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | 05-2015
Skills
Organizational skills
Leadership and people management
Critical thinking
Client relationship management
Surgical assistance
Patient communications
Anesthesia management
Attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Accomplishments
Be The Model Team Service Award - 2024
Certification
RECOVER CPR certified ( BLS & ALS)
Timeline
Surgery Service Supervisor
The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Registered Veterinary Technician
The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2019Read More
Registered Veterinary Technician
Liberty Pet Hospital
05.2015 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Columbus State Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Science