Kira Taylor
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician, skilled in animal emergency care and patient medication management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork and client education. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and fostering positive relationships with pet owners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Helper
Multiple Kennels in Erie, PA
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Providing exceptional care for a variety of animals, including dogs and cats, in a safe and sanitary environment. Proven ability to maintain a clean and healthy facility through regular sanitization and thorough attention to detail. Skilled in animal handling, feeding, and monitoring behavior to ensure the health and well-being of all pets.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and a passion for animal welfare.
Veterinary Technician
Pine Hollow Veterinary Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
- assisting veterinarians with surgeries and medical exams, administering medications and vaccines, performing lab tests and diagnostic imaging, collecting samples (blood, urine), providing patient care and post-op recovery, handling animals, communicating with clients about care and status, and maintaining clean, sterile equipment and environments.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient medical records, managing inventory, and ensuring exam rooms and equipment are clean and sterile.
- Working cooperatively with veterinarians and other staff to manage cases, improve workflow, and ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.
Veterinary Technician
Precious Paws SNYP and Wellness Clinic
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing nursing care, administering anesthesia and medications, performing routine diagnostics and surgeries, maintaining medical records, ensuring humane animal handling and housing, and facilitating animal welfare initiatives like community outreach or advertising low cost spay and neuter clinics and low cost vaccine clinics.
- Providing compassionate, efficient care in a fast paced environment, while collaborating with a veterinary team to ensure the health and well-being of every animal.
- Collaborating with team members to find the best homes for every shelter animal.
Veterinary Technician
Millcreek Animal Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Focused on administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, managing client records, handling payments, and communicating with pet owners, acting as the first point of contact for a veterinary practice.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and surgical procedures, performing diagnostic tests and laboratory analyses, administering medications and vaccines, monitoring patient vitals and post-operative care, documenting medical records, and educating pet owners on animal care
Veterinary Nurse/ Surgical Nurse Manager
Camboro Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared animals for procedures, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic drug administration, and surgical site preparation.
- Monitored anesthetized animals during surgery to ensure their safety and stability.
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures, acting as a "sterile" assistant or helping with instrument handling.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care, including wound management, pain control, and patient monitoring during recovery.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards by sterilizing surgical equipment and maintaining a clean surgical suite.
- Accurately documented all patient information, treatments, and surgical details in medical records.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding their pet's surgical care and post-operative instructions.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as taking blood samples, performing in-house lab work, and assisting with radiology.
- Assisted in staff training, and performance management. Dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes employee growth and high standards of patient welfare. Adept at managing schedules and optimizing workflow to ensure efficient daily operations.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers, answered product questions, processed payments and returns, managed inventory and restocking, and collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals.
- Opened and closed the store, supervised staff, handled cash and security, provided customer service, and maintained store operations, acted as a trusted manager-on-duty when a full manager is unavailable.
Prep Cook
Country Pride Restaurant
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to create daily specials and enhance menu offerings.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and proper equipment usage.
- Monitored buffet and prepared restocks when necessary.
- Closed kitchen and grill at end of night.
General Office Cleaner
Sunshine Cleaning and Janitorial
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and dusting to maintain cleanliness.
- Ensured proper use of cleaning agents and equipment for safety and effectiveness.
- Organized cleaning supplies and maintained inventory levels to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Responsible for multiple locations which included setting alarms and ensuring that all doors were closed and locked after cleaning responsibilities were finished.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Institute Of Medical And Business Careers
Erie, PA05-2021
High School Diploma -
General McLane High School
Edinboro, PA05-2019
Skills
- Animal emergency care
- Patient medication management
- Animal handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Proficient in handling multiple priorities
- Intravenous catheterization
- Surgical assistance
- Comprehensive medical history gathering
- Client education
- Dental procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Pine Hollow Veterinary Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
Veterinary Technician
Precious Paws SNYP and Wellness Clinic
09.2023 - 12.2023
Veterinary Technician
Millcreek Animal Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Kennel Helper
Multiple Kennels in Erie, PA
01.2021 - 07.2025
Veterinary Nurse/ Surgical Nurse Manager
Camboro Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
Prep Cook
Country Pride Restaurant
01.2020 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Dollar General
09.2019 - 01.2021
General Office Cleaner
Sunshine Cleaning and Janitorial
05.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Institute Of Medical And Business Careers
High School Diploma -
General McLane High School
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