Kathryn Porco
Phx,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Lookout Mountain Veterinary Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities include: client communications, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, carrying out diagnostic procedures such as lab work, radiographs, cytology, restraint, venipuncture, surgery monitoring and assisting, obtaining patient vitals, and maintaining proper medical records
Laboratory Aid
Integrated Pathology
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsibilities include: sample preparation for grossing, laboratory organization, sample organization/ slide organization, overall laboratory cleanliness, chemical changes for various machines, assisting the histotechnologists in embedding and cutting processed specimens, time management for all specimens received that day
Receptionist and Veterinary Technician
Horizon Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsibilities include: client communications, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, carrying out diagnostic procedures such as lab work, radiographs, cytology, restraint, venipuncture, surgery monitoring and assisting, obtaining patient vitals, and maintaining proper medical records
Receptionist and Veterinary Technician
Desert Hills Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsibilities include: client communications, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, carrying out diagnostic procedures such as lab work, radiographs, cytology, restraint, venipuncture, surgery monitoring and assisting, obtaining patient vitals, and maintaining proper medical records
Education
Bachelor's in Biology with an Emphasis in Pre-Med, mathematics, English, psychology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, science reading and writing, medical terminology, microbiology, communications, physics, biochemistry, pathophysiology, molecular biology -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2023
Veterinary Science Program -
West-MEC
Phoenix, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Laboratory skills
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Chemical Handling
- Scientific Writing
- Centrifugation Techniques
- Reagent Preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Specimen labeling
- Client Education
Certification
- Accredited Veterinary Assistant, 06/2019, current
- OSHA 10, 2018, current
- Grand Canyon University Provost Scholarship, 09/2019, 04/2023
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Training, 03/2023, current
- CITI Human Research Training, 02/2023, current
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Experience with advanced cleanliness of medical facilities including sanitation & disinfection, exam room cleanliness, surgical suites, etc.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, sanitation, disinfection, waste disposal, and diseases/isolation procedures
- Knowledge of medical abbreviations and terminology
- Ability to manage time and complete tasks effectively and efficiently
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Lookout Mountain Veterinary Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Laboratory Aid
Integrated Pathology
01.2023 - 09.2023
Receptionist and Veterinary Technician
Horizon Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2023
Receptionist and Veterinary Technician
Desert Hills Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor's in Biology with an Emphasis in Pre-Med, mathematics, English, psychology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, science reading and writing, medical terminology, microbiology, communications, physics, biochemistry, pathophysiology, molecular biology -
Grand Canyon University
Veterinary Science Program -
West-MEC
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