As a skilled Registered Veterinary technician and Small Business Owner I have a strong passion for veterinary medicine and 30 years of experience in the field of animal care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner of Shasta Pet Nanny
Self-employed
10.2016 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Daily Pet sitting including administering medication and Fluids.
Daily Dog walking/Running
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Business is Licenses and Insured and Employ's only Registered Veterinary Technicians.
Author
Self-employed
12.2013 - Current
Co-authored the book "How to Kill Fleas with and without Insecticide."
Tested and researched both Insecticides and non Insecticides for killing fleas on dogs and cats and in the home.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic
03.2006 - 04.2011
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
R.V.T. license 10/2009
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Perform animal dentistry work, including general cleanings, tooth extraction, ect.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Volunteer
Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary
07.2005 - 01.2009
Guided 2/3 day tours on horseback.
Fed, trained, and maintained the ranches 21 riding horses and 30 wild mustangs.
Assisted with special events and programs.
Halter trained babies.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Veterinary Technician
Pet Emergency Clinic And Referral Center
12.2001 - 04.2006
Triage patients before being seen by the doctor.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Prepare and process lab work and x-rays.
Knowledgeable of medical terminology and medications used.
Veterinary Technician
Central Coast Pet Emergency Clinic
06.2000 - 12.2001
Same responsibilities as above.
Treated both small and Large animals.
Veterinary Technician
Edna Valley Veterinary Clinic and Equine Center
07.1998 - 06.2001
Performed Ultrasonography, Thermography, x-rays and Bone Scans.
Equine rehabilitation
Prepare and process blood work for both large and small animals
Assisted in the Equine Centers foal Watch and delivery services.
In charge of and worked at a successful vaccination clinic on Saturdays to the surrounding Cities.
Veterinary Assistant
Sportsman's Race Park
06.1997 - 09.1997
Assisted with the daily examinations and treatment of injured horses.
Performed X-rays
Performed lameness exams and block's
Wrapped legs
Ultrasonography
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2001
Skills
Built and Created " Shasta Pet Nanny"- a full service dog walking and pet sitting business that is Licensed and Insured in Shasta County, CA
Laboratory procedures, surgery assistance, client and medication education
X-Ray and Dental procedures
Medical terminology
Relationship Building
Certification
R.V.T. License 10/2009
Timeline
Owner of Shasta Pet Nanny
Self-employed
10.2016 - Current
Author
Self-employed
12.2013 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic
03.2006 - 04.2011
Volunteer
Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary
07.2005 - 01.2009
Veterinary Technician
Pet Emergency Clinic And Referral Center
12.2001 - 04.2006
Veterinary Technician
Central Coast Pet Emergency Clinic
06.2000 - 12.2001
Veterinary Technician
Edna Valley Veterinary Clinic and Equine Center
07.1998 - 06.2001
Veterinary Assistant
Sportsman's Race Park
06.1997 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo