Laura Lariviere, LVT
Oneonta,New York
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
SUNY Delhi
09.2018 - Current
- Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Increase course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Create networking opportunities for SUNY Delhi VST students by regularly coordinating guest speakers, in-person and virtually.
- Incorporate instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction
ER Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Triage incoming patients and manage clients throughout their visit.
- Partner with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Collect, prepare and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
- Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine and feces, such as urinalysis and blood counts.
- Perform routine technical skills, including but not limited to: diagnostic imagining, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, BP measurement, administering IVF/ SQF, and IM/SQ/IV injections.
- Executing, monitor and recovering all assigned patients under sedation/ anesthesia.
- Perform CPR under the direction of the supervising veterinarian.
- Serve as specialty technician for Oncology and Dermatology departments; assist other specialty departments as needed.
Wildlife Specialist/ Facilities Coordinator
Center For Wildlife
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Oversee medical care and rehabilitation of injured wildlife, and assists with research related to wildlife rehabilitation.
- Provide support and general oversight to the clinic program; including coordinating clinic-specific facilities work, coordinating with staff on maintenance and repair needs.
- Participate as a member of the medical clinic committee to support strategic planning benchmarks.
Coordinator of Oil Programs
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Participate in all aspects of oiled wildlife response such as medical examination, animal care, logistical support, legal documentation, wildlife surveys/retrieval and report creation.
- Supervise and direct volunteers/personnel during oil spill responses and during non-response activities.
- Train and orientate volunteers, Tri-State staff and interns.
- Organize and present professional training workshops to community, industry and agency partners.
- Developed 'Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation', a short course for Delaware Technical Community College's first year veterinary technology students.
Clinic Supervisor II
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Managed caseload of 3000 wild birds annually; 135 different species.
- Assisted staff veterinarians with teaching UPENN wet labs, specifically avian handling and fluid therapy.
- Presented 'Woodpecker Rehabilitation: Thoughts and Tips for Success' at the 2009 National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association Symposium.
- Coordinated Bird Care Assistant Program, providing advanced training in medical care for established volunteers. Training included avian anatomy, fluid therapy, gavage feeding, administering oral and eye medications.
- Coordinated Relief Supervisor Program, Developed Relief Supervisor Manual to assist relief supervisors in successfully covering clinic shifts.
- Coordinated Baby and Adult Bird Care Programs, providing ongoing training for established volunteers on proper handling, diet, disinfecting caging; updated bird care manuals.
- Coordinated Raptor Renesting and Gosling Foster Programs key to Tri-State's mission, reuniting wild babies with wild families.
Clinic Supervisor I
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Assisted in the daily supervision of the clinic, overseeing the husbandry, medical and rehabilitative care of the wildlife caseload, volunteers and summer staff.
- Provide routine treatment and evaluations of birds in-house following established protocols.
- Maintain complete and accurate records; procurement of supplies.
- Experience working with large volume admits including botulism outbreaks and frostbit Brown Pelicans.
Veterinary Technician
Monadnock Humane Society
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Oversee the healthcare of all shelter animals/2300 annually.
- Performed physical examination, administered vaccinations, and performed blood test as appropriate, fecal exams, and microchip for identification.
- Evaluate temperament, stress level and adoptability of incoming animals; implement enrichment opportunities.
- Coordinate spay/neuter/surgery appointments with local veterinary clinics.
- Coordinated foster program for animals with special health considerations/conditions.
- Assist and performed euthanasia as needed.
- Trained kennel staff.
Veterinary Technician
Windham Veterinary Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Assisted in radiology and surgery; Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
- Performed laboratory diagnostics including fecal analysis, urinalysis, and heartworm testing.
Wildlife Care Seasonal Staff
Cape Wildlife Center
05.2003 - 11.2003
- Contributed to the overall success of wild animals rehabilitated including mammal, avian, reptile and amphibian species.
- Provide humane resolution services regarding human-wildlife conflict via telephone hotline.
- Coordinated the rescue and transportation of injured wildlife and the release of rehabilitated wildlife.
- Performed physical examinations, administered treatments, calculated fluids and nutritional requirements.
- Assist veterinarian with medical and surgical procedures, monitored anesthesia.
- Supervised and trained externs and volunteers.
Veterinary Technician
Marlborough Veterinary Clinic
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Assisted veterinarian with exams, radiographs, dispensed and communicated prescribed medications to clients according to veterinarian's orders.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures.
- Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms.
Teaching Assistant
Becker College
10.2000 - 05.2002
- Supervised Freshmen students and assured optimal handling of program animals.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY2024
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Becker College
Leicester, MA2008
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Becker College
Leicester, MA2001
Skills
- Online Teaching Experience
- Academic advisement
- Student-centered learning focus
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Design
- Diversity and Inclusion
Accomplishments
- Online Teaching Microcredential. May 2024. Earned 6 credits towards M.S.
- Instructional Design Microcredential. May 2024. Earned 6 credits towards M.S.
- Certification in Diversity & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine (Purdue) 6/2023
- Fear Free Certification 2/2019
Community Service
- Foster Volunteer, Heart of the Catskills, 2019 - Current
- Foster Volunteer, Thomas J O' Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center, 2016
- Volunteer Responder, ASPCA, 2014
- Sea Turtle & Marine Mammal Stranding Volunteer Training, MERR, 2011
- Volunteer Shorebird Technician II, Delaware Shorebird Project, 2010
- Walk for Farm Animals participant, Farm Sanctuary, 2009, 2008
References
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Timeline
Instructor
SUNY Delhi
09.2018 - Current
ER Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2018
Wildlife Specialist/ Facilities Coordinator
Center For Wildlife
10.2014 - 05.2015
Coordinator of Oil Programs
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
10.2011 - 10.2014
Clinic Supervisor II
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2011
Clinic Supervisor I
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc
06.2005 - 06.2008
Veterinary Technician
Monadnock Humane Society
06.2004 - 06.2005
Veterinary Technician
Windham Veterinary Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2004
Wildlife Care Seasonal Staff
Cape Wildlife Center
05.2003 - 11.2003
Veterinary Technician
Marlborough Veterinary Clinic
06.2001 - 06.2002
Teaching Assistant
Becker College
10.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Adult Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Becker College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Becker College
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