Kristin Larson
Redding,CA
Summary
Empathetic Veterinary Technician with specialized training in routine and emergency care. Administers medications, vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases. Committed to ethical treatment of animals. Patient, friendly and understands pet nutrition. Detail-oriented and delivers great customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic
Shasta Lake, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised veterinary staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinic protocols.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, enhancing service delivery and team collaboration.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in clinical procedures and best practices for animal care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient health, facilitating timely diagnostics and treatment plans.
- Coordinated scheduling of surgeries and appointments, improving clinic operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Performed skilled nursing care tasks such as wound dressings changes or IV catheter placements under veterinarian supervision.
- Collaborated with veterinary team members to provide seamless continuity of care for all patients throughout their visits.
- Conducted diagnostic testing including blood draws, urinalysis tests, radiographs for accurate diagnosing of various medical conditions in animals.
- Educated pet owners on preventative care measures such as vaccinations, dental care, nutrition management, parasite control strategies to improve pet health outcomes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting clients warmly, answering questions knowledgeably, and scheduling appointments efficiently.
- Mentored junior veterinary technicians on best practices within the clinic environment while fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient workflow processes and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily clinic operations while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the practice.
- Improved client relationships by addressing concerns promptly, offering helpful advice, and ensuring clear communication between clients and the veterinary team.
- Reduced patient stress by providing compassionate handling and creating a calm atmosphere during examinations and treatments.
- Coordinated with external laboratories for prompt and accurate diagnostic test results, aiding veterinarians in determining the best course of treatment.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
Veterinary Technician
Central Orange County Animal Emergency Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Performed triage examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Placed IV catheters, obtained blood samples, placed NG tubes
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures and notified veterinarian of changes
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Performing blood crossmatching and transfusions
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Obtained and performed lab testing using IDEXX and Lacuna
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Obtained radiographs and assisted in ultrasounds
- Assisted in thoracentesis and abdominocentesis.
- Entered charges
- Going over detailed discharge instructions with clients.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Pacific Care Vet
Irvine, CA
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Performed triage examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Placed IV catheters, obtained blood samples, placed NG tubes
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures and notified veterinarian of changes
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Performing blood crossmatching and transfusions
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Obtained and performed lab testing using IDEXX and Lacuna
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Obtained radiographs and assisted in ultrasounds
- Assisted in thoracentesis and abdominocentesis.
- Entered charges
- Going over detailed discharge instructions with clients
- Doctor's Assistant duties including obtaining a patient history, writing discharge instructions and answering phones.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Animal Dermatology
Tustin, CA
10.2006 - 09.2017
- Placed IV catheters
- Obtained blood
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Prepared and explained detailed discharge instructions
- Placing orders with our vendors for medications/hospital supplies/lab supplies.
- Cross trained with reception duties; answering phones, filing charts, obtaining records
Veterinary Technician
La Paz Animal Clinic
Laguna Hills, CA
03.2002 - 10.2006
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Placed IV catheters
- Obtained and submitted blood samples
- Obtained radiographs
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Cared for and monitored hospitalized and boarding pets
- Performed grooming, nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
- Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
- Ordered office supplies/medications from our vendors
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Supervised waiting area
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Handled correspondence and performed other clerical duties for office staff.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
06.2001 - 03.2002
- Obtained and submitted blood samples
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Cared for and monitored hospitalized patients in an emergency setting
- Obtained radiographs
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Communicated with clients over the phone with patient updates
- Supervised and instructed coworkers on the swing/emergency shift
Kennel Technician
Uptown Animal
Long Beach, CA
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
- Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles.
- Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
- Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
- Observed animals to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Assisted in anesthesia induction, and monitoring.
- Assisted in post anesthetic monitoring.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - undefined
City Of Industry, CA DeVry Institute of Technology
City Of Industry, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Yucca Valley CA Yucca Valley High School
Yucca Valley, CA06.1991
Skills
- EZVet
- Collecting specimens for analysis
- Smartflow
- Medication labeling and dispensing
- IDEXX Vetlab
- Explaining treatment
- Lacuna
- Medical history
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Vital signs
- Monitoring recovery
- General anesthesia recovery
- Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
- Administering first aid
- Injectable agent induction
- Patient care of critically hospitalized patients
- Administering subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
- Maintain controlled drug inventory medication
- Client education
- Sternal and lateral recumbency restraint
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Feline towel restraint
- Attention to detail
- Calculation of medication
- Blood crossmatch and transfusion
- Infusion using a syringe pump
- Veterinary technician experience
- English
Certification
- Attention to detail — Proficient October 2021
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Full results: Proficient
- Work style: Reliability — Proficient October 2021
- Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
CUST
- Willing to relocate to: Henderson, NV
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Central Orange County Animal Emergency Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Pacific Care Vet
09.2017 - 10.2021
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Animal Dermatology
10.2006 - 09.2017
Veterinary Technician
La Paz Animal Clinic
03.2002 - 10.2006
Veterinary Technician
VCA Lakewood
06.2001 - 03.2002
Kennel Technician
Uptown Animal
01.2000 - 06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - undefined
City Of Industry, CA DeVry Institute of Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Yucca Valley CA Yucca Valley High School