Katherine Todd
Kanab,UT
Summary
I offer over 15 years of veterinary experience working with large, small, companion, exotic and wild animals. I have significant expertise in urgent care, hospice care, treatment, surgery and laboratory management, surgical procedures and equipment. With my employment background and education, in the field of veterinary medicine, I know that I would be a valuable addition to your team
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Best Friends Animal Society
Utah
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed medical care including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping
- Used my comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques, knowledge of surgical instruments, pharmacology, anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Skilled understanding of humane restraint for medical procedures and emergency stabilization
- Maintained patient and client medical data
- Managed the Best Friends’ Antech Laboratory
- Worked collaboratively with Best Friends' team members
- Administered and monitored anesthesia, fluids and blood products under the direction of the veterinarians
- Prepared patients, instruments and equipment for surgery.
Manager and Lead Traveling Veterinary Technician
Therapeutic Large and Small Animal Care
Maine
01.2010 - 12.2022
- Aligned treatments with patient needs through extensive charting and compliance with veterinarians' orders
- Documented patient history, symptoms and treatments
- Followed animal-specific schedules for examinations, feeding, exercise, watering and medication administration from veterinarians’ instructions
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill the animal and client’s needs and schedules
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
- Obtained and recorded patient histories and records
- Collected specimens and performed laboratory procedures
- Dispensed and administered medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarians
- Ensure that the employees were compliant with all federal and state animal health laws and regulations including DEA forms and inventory
- Exhibited technical knowledge of products and medications sold
- Explained and educated clients on products and answered any of their questions
- Collected specimens and performed laboratory procedures
- Dispensed and administered medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarians
- Trained and supervised the veterinary technicians and assistants.
Wild and Exotic Technician and Animal Care Provider
The Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
Maine
09.2012 - 11.2018
- Followed the centers guidelines or animal specific schedules for feeding, watering and medication for administration
- Minimized risk of disease and infection by keeping enclosures and equipment clean
- Worked closely with veterinarians and government officials to identify illnesses, diseases and injuries through examinations and observations
- Kept animal records updated according to Maine State guidelines.
Veterinary Technician
At Home Veterinary Care
Maine
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Administered medications, immunizations and microchips
- Assisted with all diagnostic tests, x-rays and collecting lab samples
- Maintained animals' medical records and required documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
UVM
Vermont05.2007
Skills
- Large, Small, Exotic and Wild Animal Medical Knowledge and Care
- Animal Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospice Care and Preventive Care
- Bilingual
- Laboratory management and skills
- IV, IM and oral medication administration
- Clean Driving Record
- Leadership and Supervisory Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Surgical procedures and support
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Best Friends Animal Society
10.2022 - 10.2023
Wild and Exotic Technician and Animal Care Provider
The Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 11.2018
Manager and Lead Traveling Veterinary Technician
Therapeutic Large and Small Animal Care
01.2010 - 12.2022
Veterinary Technician
At Home Veterinary Care
11.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
UVM