Laura Katherine McBride

· Provided emergency triage, rapid assessment, and advanced emergency and critical care nursing.

· Managed central venous catheters, nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, complex wound care, and intensive patient monitoring.

· Performed in-house laboratory diagnostics, blood typing, crossmatching, cytology preparation, and telecytology submission.

· Collaborated with veterinarians during anesthesia, surgery, and emergency procedures.

· Applied low-stress handling principles whenever clinically appropriate while safely managing fearful and fractious patients.

· Developed SOPs for infection prevention, biosecurity, disinfection, emergency preparedness, and employee safety.

· Maintained OSHA documentation, SDS records, rabies submissions, bite reporting, and monthly safety reporting.

· Mentored technicians, interns, externs, and veterinary students.

· Recognized by colleagues as a trusted resource for difficult venous access, NG tube placement, wound management, splint application, and diagnostic troubleshooting.

Helped facilitate harmonious and conflict-free play environments for groups of up to 25 dogs.

• Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and procedures on various animal patients.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for patient care continuity.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using veterinary software for scheduling and record-keeping.

• Assisted with daily animal care routines and habitat maintenance.
• Prepared and distributed animal diets according to established guidelines.
• Maintained cleanliness of enclosures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.