Kenneth James
Houston
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technologist with a commitment to delivering high-quality animal care and support to pet owners. Skilled in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within veterinary teams. Focused on continuous professional development to enhance expertise and make a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Technician
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist
Houston, Tx
07.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive perioperative care through pre-op assessments, IV catheter placement, analgesia administration, and attentive post-op monitoring for high-acuity patients.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures by preparing OR, managing instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting surgeons during soft tissue and orthopedic cases.
- Perform advanced anesthesia monitoring, including machine setup, drug preparation, continuous physiologic assessment, and accurate documentation from induction through recovery.
- Coordinated surgical workflow by managing case flow, communicating with surgeons and anesthesia staff, and ensuring timely instrument sterilization and safety compliance.
Membership Sales Representative
Houston Zoo
Houston, Tx
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Resolved member inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate responses that enhanced member satisfaction.
- Assisted in daily animal care and supported animal husbandry practices, contributing to habitat maintenance and proper feeding schedules.
- Prepared profit and loss reports to evaluate financial performance and inform strategic decisions.
Front of House - Team Lead
Central Market
Houston, Tx
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Directed quality and sanitation control initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards to uphold safety and customer trust.
- Supported clients in achieving satisfaction through effective communication and service delivery while maintaining food safety standards by adhering to established protocols.
- Facilitated cross-departmental promotion of products and sales initiatives, enhancing visibility and engagement across teams.
- Managed profit and loss reporting by analyzing financial data and trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medical Technology
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2026
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Houston, TX12-2022
Skills
- Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring
- Art Line Experience
- Knowledge of Anesthesia Pharmacology
- Ventilator Experience
- Operation and Maintenance of Anesthesia Equipment
- Medication Dispensing
- Aseptic techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team coordination
- Team collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Operating Room Technician
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist
07.2022 - Current
Membership Sales Representative
Houston Zoo
06.2019 - 03.2021
Front of House - Team Lead
Central Market
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medical Technology
Lincoln Memorial University
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Achievements
Rescue CPR Certified, Fear Free Certified