Kathryn Bee
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with a strong track record in client education and animal care. Proficient in administering injections, conducting x-rays, and maintaining accurate medical records. Demonstrates compassion and sound judgment in all interactions, ensuring compliance with veterinary medical procedures and regulations. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance animal health and client satisfaction in a progressive veterinary practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
Ann Arbor
11.2020 - Current
- Urgent care and primary care technician
- Performs tasks ranging from patient triage, execution of in-house laboratory tests, operating IDEXX lab machines, nursing care for hospitalized patients, and outpatient care.
- Provides client education in aiding recovery care at home from ailments and injuries.
- Provides detailed documentation of exam notes and surgical records.
- Maintained machine equipment logs.
- Handling anesthetic drugs and calculating dosages: use of the Cubex controlled drugs machine.
- OSHA coordinator-responsible for managing safety compliance in the hospital
Purchasing Agent, social media manager
Jones Gear
Saline
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Analyzed and accurately scoped product documents.
- Organized procurement records such as items purchased, costs, product quality and inventories.
- Maintain knowledge of distributors and build constructive relationships
- Negotiate purchases to ensure lowest cost consistent with company standards for quality products.
- Developed strategies and managed market communications that drove product demand
- Research competitive solutions and maintained competitive market comparisons and evaluations.
- Created product positioning and messaging to differentiate products in the market and expand visibility
- Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand and effectively communicate product value proposition
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Westarbor Animal Hospital
Ann Arbor
07.2019 - 07.2020
- In addition to basic LVT responsibilities ranging from exam room care to surgical monitoring, and dental prophylaxis, hospitalized patient treatments.
- Prepared patients for Surgery and procedures
- Document medical concerns through Cornerstone software
- Provided detailed documentation of Exam notes and surgical records
- Maintained machine equipment logs
- Handling anesthetic drugs and calculating dosages for various small animal species
- Client education on behavior, medicating, and managing disease processes
Technician Supervisor
VCA Allen Park Animal Hospital
Allen Park
08.2016 - 09.2019
- In addition to basic LVT responsibilities ranging from exam room care to surgical monitoring, and dental prophylaxis, supervisor responsibilities include inventory, supply ordering, managing technician schedule and attending supervisory meetings to maintain goal achievement within hospital production.
- Prepared patients for Surgery and procedures
- Filled out Woofware
- Provided detailed documentation of Exam notes and surgical records
- Maintained machine equipment logs
Pet Nutrition Ambassador
Purina Animal Nutrition
Detroit
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Visit various pet specialty stores to build relationships and educate pet parents and store associates on Pet nutrition and Purina Pro Plan diets.
- Received various bonuses for exceeding job requirements.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
All About Animals Rescue
Warren
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for safely inducing and maintaining anesthesia, preparing sterile surgical sites, venipuncture, administering medications, animal restraint, safe handling of feral felines, performing dental prophylaxis, communicating with the public regarding animal health and wellness, and assisting with spay neuter via mobile clinic, and wellness clinic in a high volume setting.
- Intubation, venipuncture, restraint, drug calculation, blood machine use, microscope use, general custodial skills, able to appropriately identify and treat common issues such as parasites, communicates and educates clients on the importance of veterinary care for their pets.
Server/Bartender
Parties with Class
Southfield
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Extensive fine dining knowledge
- Quickly adapts to new environments and takes initiative to complete event tasks.
- Ability to delegate tasks to effectively exceed guest expectations
- Multitasking in a high stress environment involving time sensitive tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experienced in handling guest satisfaction and complaints
Barista
City Coffeehouse
Allen Park
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Experienced in inventory and ordering procedures
- Experienced in demonstrating management skills
- Multitasking in a high stress environment involving time sensitive tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experienced in handling customer service complaints
Volunteer
Wyandotte Animal Shelter
Wyandotte
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Handled adoption contracts, and convey education to adopters regarding responsibility and commitment to their new animal as well as explain surgical discharge instructions for recently spayed or neutered pets and any medication instructions if applicable
- Handled counseling and problem solving to increase owner pet retention
- Experienced in organizing special events and fundraisers
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Southpointe Veterinary Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College
Charter Township of Clinton, MI01.2014
Skills
- Patient triage
- Surgical monitoring
- Laboratory testing
- Medical record documentation
- Client education
- Inventory management
- Supply ordering
- Vendor negotiation
- Market analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Animal nursing
- Euthanasia procedures
- Surgical assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Medication dispensing
- Radiology proficiency
- Urinalysis interpretation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Preventive care
- Vaccine administration
- Wound management
- Anesthesia administration
- Nutritional counseling
- IV catheter placement
- Animal restraint
- Sanitation protocols
- Microchip implantation
- Parasite identification
- Fluid therapy
- Medical history collection
- Canine and feline intubation
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician, 09/01/14- Present
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 12/01/19, 09/01/20
- Completion of Non Violent Communication 10 month program, Skill for leading with compassion
- RECOVER BLS ALS, Recover CPR certified
- Chauffeur's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Purchasing Agent, social media manager
Jones Gear
07.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Westarbor Animal Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
Technician Supervisor
VCA Allen Park Animal Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2019
Pet Nutrition Ambassador
Purina Animal Nutrition
10.2015 - 12.2017
Licensed Veterinary Technician
All About Animals Rescue
06.2015 - 07.2016
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Southpointe Veterinary Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
Volunteer
Wyandotte Animal Shelter
07.2013 - 10.2015
Barista
City Coffeehouse
09.2012 - 11.2015
Server/Bartender
Parties with Class
05.2012 - 07.2016
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College