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Kathrine Clouse

Columbus,OH

Summary

Utilizing 18 years of relative experience in the field and continuing my passion for veterinary medicine. My proven record of work ethic, leadership, customer service, training, and my ability to motivate others and delegate tasks will result in increased efficiency and productivity. My fundamentally diverse experience in anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, practice management software, and device management, clinical applications, veterinary medicine, animal health, handling, and treatment will ensure I am a vital asset to your company.

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Work History

Registered Veterinary Technician Anesthesia

MedVet – Worthington
  • Anesthesia Administration: Administer and monitor anesthesia for animals undergoing surgery or other medical procedures
  • Calculating and preparing the appropriate anesthetic drugs, adjusting dosages and drug selection based on the patient's weight and condition, and ensuring the animal is appropriately anesthetized for the duration of the procedure
  • Patient Assessment: Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments of animals to determine their overall health and suitability for anesthesia
  • Taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and identifying any potential risks or contraindications
  • Monitoring: Continuously monitor the vital signs of anesthetized animals during surgery or other procedures
  • Observing heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other parameters making real-time adjustments when necessary to maintain patient stability
  • Airway Management: Establish and maintain a secure airway for animals under anesthesia, intubating the patient and monitoring the endotracheal tube's placement
  • Intra-op extubation and re-intubation for various surgical procedures
  • Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of anesthesia administration, consistent monitoring, and patient responses, and electronic medical record data entry
  • Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all anesthesia equipment, including ventilators, gas delivery systems, and monitoring devices, are in working order and perform routine maintenance and calibration
  • Emergency Response: Respond to anesthesia-related emergencies, such as anesthetic complications or adverse reactions
  • Quick and effective problem-solving, and rescue drug administration
  • Collaborate with Veterinary Team: Work closely with Anesthesiologist, surgeon, staff veterinarian and veterinary technicians, and other team members to provide seamless anesthesia support during surgeries and other medical treatments Education and Training: Attending lectures and continuing education the latest developments in veterinary anesthesia and participate in ongoing training and education to improve skills and knowledge in the field
  • Patient Recovery: Provide post-operative recovery of animals, monitoring vital signs as they wake from anesthesia and providing comfort and pharmaceutical support
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards to protect both the animals and the veterinary team.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Gahanna Animal Hospital
  • Elective, non-elective and emergency surgical procedures
  • Patient preparation, intravenous catheterization, endotracheal intubation, surgical site preparation/positioning Aseptic technique/maintaining sterile field and “scrubbed-in” personnel to surgeon Performing dental cleaning (sub-gingival and supra-gingival) and polishing, intraoral radiographs, regional nerve blocks, assisting with dental procedures and oral surgery Monitoring of the anesthetized patient, anesthesia machine, anesthesia monitoring devices Practice Management Software including: Idexx Cornerstone, ClienTrax, IntraVET, Idexx PACs and DICOM In house laboratory equipment: IDEXX VetLab Station,Catalyst Dx, SediVue Dx, VetLab UA, SNAPshot Dx, SNAP Pro
  • Surgical equipment: DentalAire, Aribex NOMAD PRO dental X-RAY unit and intra-oral sensor, eltrosurgical cautery, suction Microscopic examination of fecal, urine sediment, blood, skin/ear cytology Cytology, biopsy, blood collection and preparation for reference laboratories Manual and digital processing of radiographs Administration of medications via all routes Dosages and calculations, pharmacy technician, drug reconstitution, Latin abbreviation, medical terminology adept

Kennel Supervisor

VCA Sawmill Animal Hospital
  • Management and scheduling of 10-15 employees Supervision of patient care while boarding, small animal disease, illness and injury recognition Small animal handling and restraint Administration of medicine by mouth and injection Assisting DVMs and RVTs, medical record/charting Maintenance and repair, cleanliness of facility

AHA Certified Euthanasia by Injection Technician

Humane Society Serving Logan County
  • Intake screening for health, temperament and adoptability of canines and felines Vaccine protocol and administration IV, IM, SQ, IP, IC, IH and IM routes of injection Controlled substance logging, dosing, and administration under direct supervision of DVM and DEA agent Restraint including fractious animal handling Euthanasia and verification of death Kennel Technician

Education

Associate of Sciences in Veterinary Technology -

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
2019

Skills

  • Anesthesia Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Triage
  • ALS/BLS and CPR
  • Post Operative Care
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Emergency Care
  • Radiology proficiency
  • Client Education
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Surgical scrubbing procedures
  • Controlled Substance Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Suture removal
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Medication Labeling
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Canine and feline intubation
  • Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
  • MRI and CT
  • Medical History Collection
  • Dental Procedures
  • Infection Control
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • Patient Positioning
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Clear Communication
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Client Counseling
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service
  • Drug Inventory Management

Certification

  • American Humane Association Euthanasia By Injection
  • American Red Cross Canine and Feline First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Registered Veterinary Technician Anesthesia

MedVet – Worthington

Registered Veterinary Technician

Gahanna Animal Hospital

Kennel Supervisor

VCA Sawmill Animal Hospital

AHA Certified Euthanasia by Injection Technician

Humane Society Serving Logan County

Associate of Sciences in Veterinary Technology -

Columbus State Community College

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