Kristie A. Thompson, LVT
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Compassionate, experienced, well-rounded veterinary technician seeking a positive working environment. Enthusiastic to take on a new, challenging aspect of the veterinary field. Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient care along with client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Skills
- Highly experienced at IVC, urinary catheter, and nasoesophageal/nasogastric tube placement; cystocentesis; and phlebotomy
- Well educated in performing lab procedures and interpreting results involving blood, urine, feces, and aspirated fluids/cells
- Prepared and assisted in numerous procedures such as esophageal tube placement, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, PEG, and gastric lavage, etc
- Patient advocate for pain control, nutritional support, fear-free handling, and detailed documentation of progress
- Confident in anesthesia set up, monitoring, and post-procedure recovery; communicates concerns with doctor
- Skillful at taking, reading, and troubleshooting radiographs; along with the setup, troubleshooting, operating, and cleaning of CT scanner and endoscopy tower
- Developed and instituted an updated departmental training program, SOPs, proven processes, day to day templates and checklists within every lead role
- Leads departmental meetings, participated in hospital and company growth meetings; along with emotional intelligence and conflict resolution training
- Creates a warm and inviting environment for learning, training and development of technicians, assistants, doctors, and students
- Quickly learned a variety of software programs including Ezyvet, SmartFlow, Cornerstone, Avimark, Animal Intelligence, and DVMax
- Management of inventory control; ordering/logging of controlled substances, blood products, etc
- Able to deal with emotional, frustrated, upset, or difficult clients with ease along with answering multi-line phone systems
Certification
Fear Free Certified Professional, February 2024
RECOVER Certified BLS & ALS Rescuer, 2023-2025
Cat Friendly Certified Professional, November 2022
Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician, 2013-Current
Texas Registered Veterinary Technician, 2006-2013
Colorado Certified Veterinary Technician, 2004-2008
Work History
Lead Internal Medicine LVT
Pet Specialists Of Austin
04.2021 - Current
- Developed as new department within new, state-of-the-art downtown specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.
- Trained and supervised veterinary students and support staff in using medical equipment and software.
Lead Cardiology Licensed Veterinary Technician
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed as a new department at an established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.
- Assisted in electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
Lead Internal Medicine LVT
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Developed as a new department at an established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.
- Skilled in assisting with endoscopy, ultrasonography, and minor surgical procedures.
- Confident in client communication/education especially in regard to sensitive subject matter, expressing empathy at all times.
- Hiring, training, and managing of 4-7 employees within department along with cross-training for new employees in other departments.
- Attended regular Lead and Pathway Planning meetings then organized departmental meetings for information dissemination and discussion.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient's family of care and progress.
Lead Emergency RVT
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Proficient in emergency procedures including: transfusion medicine, trauma care, recumbent patient care, and nursing care of critically-ill patients.
- Comfortable fulfilling triage process of highly critical patients and performing CPR.
- Hired, trained, and managed up to 15 employees concerning client service, patient care, and flow of ICU.
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Trustees Of Austin
07.2009 - 02.2013
- Educated low income clients on importance of vector prevention for their pet.
- Performed anesthesia induction and spay/neuter preparation for 30-40 cats/dogs within 4-6 hours.
- Monitored anesthesia with limited equipment assistance.
Shift Lead Emergency RVT
Animal Emergency Clinic Of Central Texas
10.2006 - 04.2011
- In charge of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory concerning blood products, controlled substances, and laboratory supplies.
- Maintained all laboratory machines with their scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting problems, and contacting IDEXX when needed.
Shift Lead Emergency CVT
Central Veterinary Emergency Services At VRCC
12.2003 - 10.2006
- Highly skilled at placing central intravenous and arterial catheters.
- Experience working at large, multi-specialty hospital that runs at high capacity.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Target Pharmacy
03.2002 - 06.2006
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
Accomplishments
- Presented "Taking the Pressure Off of Obtaining a Blood Pressure" for lunch 'n learn at Allandale Veterinary Clinic, sponsored by Pet Specialists of Austin, May 2024
- Presented "When and How to Feed the Critically Ill Patient" for 1.0 hour of RACE approved continuing education for technician attendees, sponsored by Royal Canin and Pet Specialists of Austin, July 2023
- Mentored a multitude of veterinarian extern students
- Mentored multiple veterinary technician students through online programs to earn their credentials
Education
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar, 9/2024
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Fort Worth, TXContinuing Education - Attended Live Seminar, 10/2023
NAVC HIVE Conference
Austin, TXContinuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Austin, TX06.2022
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Phoenix, AZ06.2019
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
San Antonio, TX09.2017
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Texas A&M University Vet Tech Conference
College Station, TX06.2017
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Fort Worth, TX09.2014
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
New Orleans, LA09.2007
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
CACVT Spring Conference
Estes Park, CO04.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Technology
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
Denver, CO2003
Timeline
Lead Internal Medicine LVT
Pet Specialists Of Austin
04.2021 - Current
Lead Cardiology Licensed Veterinary Technician
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Internal Medicine LVT
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
06.2014 - 08.2020
Lead Emergency RVT
Heart Of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
04.2011 - 06.2014
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Trustees Of Austin
07.2009 - 02.2013
Shift Lead Emergency RVT
Animal Emergency Clinic Of Central Texas
10.2006 - 04.2011
Shift Lead Emergency CVT
Central Veterinary Emergency Services At VRCC
12.2003 - 10.2006
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Target Pharmacy
03.2002 - 06.2006
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Texas A&M University Vet Tech Conference
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar
CACVT Spring Conference
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Technology
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar, 9/2024
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Continuing Education - Attended Live Seminar, 10/2023
NAVC HIVE Conference
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