Katie Moore
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated candidate with extensive, two-year experience providing support to animals in a wide variety of species. Skilled in monitoring animal behavior and vital signs as well as in the administration of outpatient procedures and daily care. Highly adaptable and works well in team environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care and Isolation Veterinary Assistant
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Enhances patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic testing, and outpatient procedures consisting of, but not limited to, sedated examinations, urinary catheterization, wound management, ultrasounds, and thoracentesis/paracentesis.
- Independently administers oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications as prescribed.
- Reduces stress for patients with calming techniques, creating positive experiences for patient and staff.
- Assists in emergency situations, effectively providing life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Accurately and efficiently multitasks with up to 10 critical patients at one time.
- Facilitated training of 2 new veterinary assistants, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Colorado State University Microbiology Department
08.2022 - Current
- Contributing to the publication of a peer-reviewed, academic paper by assisting with data collection and analysis.
- Demonstrates high proficiency in various lab techniques, leading to more accurate and reliable results confirmed by a 95% yield rate.
- Presented research findings at 4 university conferences, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Developed valuable problem-solving skills while troubleshooting unexpected challenges during experiments.
Volunteer
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in administering medical care to injured wildlife, facilitating their successful rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and syringe fed infant squirrels and songbirds.
- Effectively managed feeding times while experiencing up to 50 patients at one time.
- Prepared enclosures and meals using species-specific guidelines.
- Enhanced 5 wildlife release efforts by effectively coordinating with team members and local community.
- Educated public on proper wildlife interactions at 2 local events, facilitating a decrease in human-wildlife conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
Skills
- Animal Behavior
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Medication Administration
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Animal Biosecurity
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Urgent Care and Isolation Veterinary Assistant
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Colorado State University Microbiology Department
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
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