Keri Harris
Cumberland,FL
Summary
Veterinary professional with a solid background in clinical and surgical settings, ensuring high-quality patient care and client communication.
Trusted for reliability and ability to support both team and patients effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
DeWitt Animal Hospital
12.2015 - Current
- Train and supervise veterinary technicians to ensure adherence to clinic protocols and high-quality patient care.
- Operate anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment, closely monitor vital signs during surgery and recovery and notify veterinarian of changes
- Educate clients and act as a liaison between veterinarians and clients
- Perform skilled nursing care tasks such as radiographs, IV/IM/SQ injections, bandaging, IV catheter placements, etc under veterinarian supervision.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills by overseeing daily clinic operations while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the practice.
- Reduce patient stress by providing compassionate handling and creating a calm atmosphere during examinations and treatments. (Fear Free trained, not certified)
- Create weekly tech schedules to ensure proper coverage for the clinic.
- Create new training manuals and protocols as needed for the clinic's changing needs.
- Conduct technician interviews and performance reviews alongside the Practice Manager
Oncology Assistant
MSPCA
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted veterinarian in appointments by taking detailed histories, safely restraining pets, invoicing services and scheduling follow up exams
- Relayed messages from patients to veterinarians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated clients on medications, procedures and any follow up instructions per the veterinarians
- Administered IV and oral chemotherapy to patients while following safe chemotherapy handling guidelines
- Ensured both the exam room and chemotherapy treatment room was clean and clutter free, as well as all necessary medications and supplies were in stock and in date
Avian and Exotics Assistant
MSPCA
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Cared for hospitalized animals by completing treatments, monitoring pet's progress and communicating changes to the veterinarian
- Assisted veterinarian in appointments by taking histories, restraining pets, invoicing and scheduling follow up exams
- Assisted veterinarians in surgery by prepping the surgical suite, opening surgical tools while maintaining a sterile environment and cleaning surgery suite once procedures were done
- Discharged pets to owners and thoroughly explained home care instructions and medications, performed medication demonstrations as needed
- Completed weekly inventory orders
- Ensured both the exam room and inpatient ward was clean/disinfected and clutter free, as well as all necessary medications were in stock and in date
- Completed inpatient charges for hospitalized pets on daily basis, as well as updated and created new estimates for procedures
Oncology/Clinic Attendant
MSPCA
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the care and handling of animals, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Admitted pets to hospital and relayed any questions/concerns from clients to veterinarians
- Discharged pets and thoroughly educated clients on home care instructions, as well as how to administer medications
- Assisted Oncology technicians by double checking chemotherapy doses and properly restraining for treatment
- Cleaned and restocked oncology/chemotherapy area
- Assisted anesthesia tech during intubation and recovery of radiation Therapy patients
- Cleaned and restocked Radiation Therapy area, and performed daily inventory and ordering of supplies
Education
Associate of Arts -
Community College of RI
Rhode Island06.2004
Skills
- Phlebotomy/catheter placement
- Safe/gentle animal restraint (Fear Free trained)
- IM/IV/SQ medication administration
- Radiograph positioning/safety
- Canine and feline intubation
- Surgical prep and general anesthesia monitoring
- Dental scaling and polishing
- Post-op recovery
- Diagnostic equipment operation (IDEXX)
- Companion Laser Therapy certified
- Client education and communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Tech Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Communication
- Time Management
Additional Information
Additional job experience and references available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
DeWitt Animal Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Oncology Assistant
MSPCA
04.2014 - 11.2015
Avian and Exotics Assistant
MSPCA
12.2012 - 04.2014
Oncology/Clinic Attendant
MSPCA
04.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts -
Community College of RI