Kate Cross
San Martin,CA
Summary
Candidate looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
2022.02 - Current
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol, general procedures and patient care instructions.
- Fielded client calls and interpersonal interactions, recording detailed updates regarding therapies and reported findings to doctor of record
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds
- Preparation and administration of anesthesia for endoscopy procedures and monitored patient recovery
- Assisted in endoscopy procedures
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician
Sage Veterinary Centers
2018.10 - 2022.02
- Responded quickly and calmly in fast paced emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Treatment of outpatient and hospitalized patients
- Calculation and administration of medications and CRIs
- Running in house lab work
- Prepared patients for procedures and surgeries
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments
Department Coordinator
Sage Veterinary Centers
2020.12 - 2021.10
- Management of call outs and filling staffing needs
- Delegated tasks to team members
- Interpreted management directives and performed daily assignments
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance
- Collaborated with other departments, doctors, department leads and management
- Aided in training new hires
- Enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
Shift Coordinator
Sage Veterinary Centers
2020.07 - 2021.10
- Delegated tasks to team members and assessed compliance
- Interpreted management directives and performed daily assignments
- Acted as liaison between doctor and nursing staff
- Discussion of estimates and resuscitation directives with clients
- Fielded difficult client interactions
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA San Martin
2015.03 - 2019.01
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Administration of anesthesia for surgical processes and monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler, assisted with extractions and suturing
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing
Equine Registered Veterinary Technician
Douglas Novick
2017.11 - 2018.10
- Maneuvering of patients for lameness evaluations
- Restraint of patients for sedated procedures
- Sterile prep for joint injections.
Registered Veterinary Technician
United Specialty and Emergency
2017.09 - 2018.08
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Treatment of outpatient and hospitalized patients
- Calculation and administration of medications and CRIs
- Performed in house lab work
- Prepared patients for specialty procedures and surgeries
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations
Internship Student
Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
2015.05 - 2015.08
- Assisted in triage of incoming patients, treatment of critical patients, codes and preparation of patients for specialty procedures
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
San Jose, CA07.2016
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame College Preparatory
San Jose, CA06.2010
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task efficiently
- Collaborative team player
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
2022.02 - Current
Department Coordinator
Sage Veterinary Centers
2020.12 - 2021.10
Shift Coordinator
Sage Veterinary Centers
2020.07 - 2021.10
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician
Sage Veterinary Centers
2018.10 - 2022.02
Equine Registered Veterinary Technician
Douglas Novick
2017.11 - 2018.10
Registered Veterinary Technician
United Specialty and Emergency
2017.09 - 2018.08
Internship Student
Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
2015.05 - 2015.08
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA San Martin
2015.03 - 2019.01
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame College Preparatory
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