Lara McLaughlin
Bainbridge Island,WA
Summary
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Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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Tacoma Cat Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2024
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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
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Fred Hutch Cancer Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Winslow Animal Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- 2018 Volunteer Safety Officer to help support workplace safety, ensuring the entire clinic staff adhered to OSHA rules and regulations through reviewing, learning, and implementing new safety protocols
- Client education regarding subjects such as vaccines, medications, and common diseases as appropriate
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Education
AAS - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA06-2024
MA - History
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2013
AA - History
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA01.2010
BA - Fine Arts
The George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2005
Skills
- In-patient monitoring and nursing care
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Medication dispensing and administration
- Vaccine administration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Sanitation protocols
- Client education and customer service
- Collaboration and critical thinking skills
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - WA Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (est. 9/2024)
- Certified WA Medical Assistant- Phlebotomist, (est. 2020)
- WA Food Worker’s Card, (est. 2020)
Timeline
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Tacoma Cat Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2024
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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
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Fred Hutch Cancer Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Winslow Animal Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
MA - History
San Jose State University
AA - History
Foothill College
BA - Fine Arts
The George Washington University
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - WA Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (est. 9/2024)
- Certified WA Medical Assistant- Phlebotomist, (est. 2020)
- WA Food Worker’s Card, (est. 2020)
AAS - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
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