Kristina Hansen
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Dedicated registered veterinary technician with extensive experience in critical care and emergency medicine. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients while managing high caseloads, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering exceptional care. Looking to leverage skills in a relief position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
VEG ER for Pets
Folsom, CA
12.2025 - Current
- RECOVER CPR certified; crash cart readiness and emergency drug preparation
- ER triage and stabilization of critical patients; IV access, oxygen therapy
- Critical care nursing and ICU monitoring
- Central line placement and management
- Urinary catheter placement in female and male canines and male felines
Registered Veterinary Technician
VEG ER for Pets
Elk Grove, CA
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Emergency triage and patient assessment (TPR, pain scoring, shock recognition)
- Blood transfusion medicine: blood typing/crossmatch, monitoring
- Prioritization/multitasking in high caseload ER settings
- Proactively advanced emergency/critical care skills through ongoing continuing education
Registered Veterinary Technician, ICU, ER & Cardio
VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center
Sacramento, CA
12.2019 - 07.2024
- ICU monitoring: ECG, BP, SpO₂, capnography; rapid recognition of deterioration
- CRIs and infusion pump setup; precise dosage/dilution calculations
- NG tube placement and enteral feeding support
- Ventilation support (manual ventilation; ventilator monitoring)
Registered Veterinary Technician, Charge & Advice
Pet Emergency Center
Roseville, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery support
- STAT in-house lab: CBC/chemistry, electrolytes, glucose, lactate
- Controlled substance handling and DEA-compliant documentation
- Isolation set-up, protocol and nursing care
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician License
- Recover Certification: CE and Workshop
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
VEG ER for Pets
12.2025 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
VEG ER for Pets
07.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Veterinary Technician, Charge & Advice
Pet Emergency Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Veterinary Technician, ICU, ER & Cardio
VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center
12.2019 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Yuba College