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Keri Drury
Clyde,USA
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Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with nearly 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles within veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of personal connections in patient care. Proven success in fostering relationships that enhance understanding of preventative medicine and promote overall well-being. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to dependability drive a passion for helping clients navigate healthcare concerns effectively. Expertise lies in bridging the gap between medical knowledge and client education, ensuring informed decisions for optimal health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
VDIC-Tualatin
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Dispensed medications and treatments to patients as directed by veterinarian.
- Ensured accurate medical records for all patients, including comprehensive notes on examinations, treatments, and progress.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to hospitalized animals, including monitoring vital signs and administering fluids or medications intravenously or subcutaneously as required.
- Employed strong communication skills when discussing treatment plans with pet owners, ensuring comprehension of all aspects of pet care.
- Assisted with the restraint of animals during procedures or examinations ensuring their safety and minimizing stress levels
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
IDEXX Laboratories
02.2015 - 02.2023
- generalist in laboratory hematology, cytology, urinalysis, sample management, immunology, and chemistry.
- High volume patient testing- Troubleshooting typical equipment failures and basic repair via remote contact with equipment support specialists.
- Analyzer maintenance in all above mentioned departments
- Reagent inventory and ordering
- Familiar with Siemens, Stago and Beckman Coulter products and analyzers.
- Conducted complex diagnostic tests on clinical samples to ensure accurate results.
- Operated and maintained advanced laboratory equipment, adhering to quality control standards.
Supervisor, CVT
The Cat Hospital of Portland
01.2007 - 02.2015
- cvt responsibilities
- Inventory management
- team leadership (7 employees)
- equipment maintenance and repair coordination vendor meetings
- Facilitate communication between Portland staff and offsite hospital manager and practice owner in California.
- Established employee work schedules to optimize workforce management
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring high standards of animal care and client service.
- Trained and mentored staff on veterinary protocols and customer interaction techniques.
Education
Certification - Veterinary Science
Apollo College
Portland, OR03-2007
High School Diploma -
Reynolds High School
Portland, OR06-2003
Skills
- Laboratory specimen processing
- Detailed microscopic analysis
- Collaborative communication skills
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Radiography
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Patient history assessment
- Efficient patient data documentation
- Detailed medical history documentation
- Team communication
Certification
- Radiation Use and Safety Certification April 2007 to Present
- Property & Casualty License May 2025 to August 2027
- Certified Veterinary Technician February 2013 to January 2026 Oregon State
- Property & Casualty License
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
VDIC-Tualatin
02.2023 - 11.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
IDEXX Laboratories
02.2015 - 02.2023
Supervisor, CVT
The Cat Hospital of Portland
01.2007 - 02.2015
Certification - Veterinary Science
Apollo College
High School Diploma -
Reynolds High School
Additional Information
Current on CVT License in Oregon