Lauren Harvey
Village East Animal Hospital
Indiana,US
10
years of professional experience
Experienced laboratory scientist, veterinary assistant, and customer service representative with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Strong skill set in the clinical and laboratory fields with excellent interpersonal and technical skills.
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
4 Months- Served as primary front-desk contact, maintained clinic flow to support daily operations
- Answered client questions on treatments and preventive care, improving owner understanding of services
- Counseled owners on preventive care schedules, documented follow-up reminders, and increased compliance with vaccinations
- Prepared exam rooms between appointments, restocked supplies, and reduced patient turnover time
- Assisted veterinarians during exams and surgeries, recorded medical histories, and administered medications
- Administered vaccines and updated patient charts to maintain accurate immunization records
- Calibrated lab equipment and thermometers, reducing measurement errors and test reruns
- Processed and labeled incoming laboratory specimens, tracked chain-of-custody, and updated EMR statuses
- Ran CBC and chemistry panels on IDEXX analyzers and delivered results for vet review
- Managed medication and surgical supply inventory, restocked items to prevent clinic shortages
- Conducted daily controlled-drug and surgical-supply counts and submitted reorder requests to pharmacy
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments with autoclave cycles, maintained sterilization logs for audits
- Filled prescriptions and counseled owners on medication regimens and follow-up questions
- Educated owners on post-op care and medication schedules, improving recovery adherence
Veterinary ICU Nurse/Assistant
5 Months- Performed CSR and ICU nursing duties, coordinating admissions, schedules, and client updates
- Directed triage and routed appointments to reduce client wait times and maintain surgical flow
- Prepared and reviewed patient care estimates with clients, aligning plans to budget constraints
- Trained new ICU assistants on crash cart layout, triage priorities, and charting procedures
- Prepared and labeled ICU medications aseptically, reducing dosing errors during shifts
- Explained consent forms and CareCredit options, and collected deposits per care plan
- Administered CPR, placed IV catheters, and delivered prescribed medications during emergencies
- Captured diagnostic radiographs independently to support surgical and medical care
- Calibrated lab instruments and controls to maintain accurate diagnostic testing
- Processed blood and urine samples using lab analyzers, producing timely results for veterinarian diagnoses
- Examined blood smears by microscopy to detect abnormalities and guide treatment
- Set up patient recovery cages and oxygen support stations, shortening post-operative monitoring turnaround time
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile trays for procedures, reducing setup errors and delays
- Assisted during surgeries and procedures, maintained sterile field, and recorded intraoperative notes for vets
- Recorded patient vitals and anesthesia logs at regular intervals to support safe surgical monitoring
- Coached owners on at-home wound care and medication schedules
- Communicated routinely with clients to provide real-time updates of hospitalized patients via text or phone
Molecular Technologist
2 Months- Conducted PCR extractions and DNA prep to deliver validated diagnostic results to clinicians
- Aliquoted and prepared patient samples with micropipettes to preserve assay integrity during shifts
- Performed respiratory and STI assays (COVID, strep, urinalysis) and reported results for rapid diagnosis
- Calibrated and COBAS, Nimbus, and centrifuges to maintain instrument accuracy and maximize uptime
- Documented and entered sample results into lab databases and spreadsheets for clinician access
- Reviewed QC data and logged daily instrument performance to maintain CLIA compliance records
- Prepared PCR master mixes and plate layouts, reducing assay reruns and preserving throughput
- Processed high-volume patient swabs using automated extraction protocols to meet daily testing quotas
- Validated daily control runs and logged deviation investigations to maintain assay reliability
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on COBAS and centrifuges to minimize instrument downtime
- Compiled and submitted weekly turnaround-time reports for lab managers to inform scheduling decisions
Extraction Chemist
8 Months- Performed protein precipitation and GC/GCMS/HPLC assays to produce reproducible anti-cancer study results
- Maintained comprehensive study documentation and lab records to ensure audit readiness and traceability
- Operated GC, GCMS, and HPLC instruments to deliver consistent, validated assay outputs
- Participated in project meetings to report progress and align testing with study priorities
- Reviewed QC data in Nautilus, Watson, and LIMS and flagged anomalies for investigation
- Investigated QC discrepancies and drafted deviations and client reports per protocol
- Collaborated with lead scientist and study coordinator to prepare audit responses and protocol amendments
- Alerted Study Director, PI, and management to out-of-spec results for timely corrective action
- Scheduled daily workload to meet project timelines and test turnaround expectations
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives to increase lab efficiency and data quality
- Maintained a clean, safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety standards
- Communicated status updates to internal clients and worked with method development to improve assays
- Calibrated and validated GCMS and HPLC systems daily, documenting performance checks in LIMS
- Prepared and weighed reagents and standards under GLP, maintaining reagent logs and expiration tracking
- Completed QC sample reviews and flagged outliers in Nautilus for follow-up by the study team
Animal Research Technician
5 Months- Assisted study coordinator by managing daily clinical study operations across multiple species, ensuring protocol adherence
- Prepared and labeled test articles for dosing, maintaining chain-of-custody and protocol compliance
- Drew and handled animals for procedures per study protocol, preserving sample integrity
- Collected timed blood samples for hematology using aseptic technique for downstream analysis
- Followed protocol to collect and prepare biospecimens, producing study-ready samples
- Monitored and documented clinical observations and scientific data, performing QC reviews
- Prepared and labeled study samples per protocol while tracking chain-of-custody
- Administered precise doses of test articles with calibrated syringes and logged times
- Performed daily health checks on research animals, recording clinical signs and escalations
- Collected timed blood and tissue samples aseptically for hematology assays and analysis
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, reducing assay reruns due to instrument error
- Managed reagent and consumable inventory and placed orders to prevent supply shortages
- Documented protocol deviations and communicated findings to coordinator for corrective action
- Recorded and QC-reviewed clinical observations and deviations, submitting accurate study documentation to sponsor
Chemist
1 Year 2 Months- Performed routine and advanced analytical tests on heat-transfer fluids and industrial oils to support product quality decisions
- Troubleshoot and maintained GC, HPLC, and GCMS instrumentation to preserve analytical uptime and data integrity
- Conducted wet-chemistry analyses (TOC, pH, moisture, viscosity, chlorides, nitrogen, ash, flash point) and reported findings
- Executed purification and physical-property testing to confirm sample specifications and inform formulation adjustments
- Improved and validated analytical methods to increase accuracy and reduce sample turnaround time
- Managed laboratory inventory and organization to ensure reagent availability and safe storage
- Communicated and interpreted empirical lab data in technical reports for product quality teams
- Designed and validated chromatographic assays for trace-contaminant quantification on GC and HPLC platforms
- Performed gravimetric and titrimetric moisture and acid-number analyses to quantify sample chemistry
- Calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on GCMS detectors to maintain consistent instrument performance
- Developed sample-prep workflows that reduced solvent use and shortened analytical turnaround times
- Prepared technical reports translating laboratory results into actionable recommendations for product quality teams
- Maintained chemical inventory and safety documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and secure storage
Veterinary Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Delivered front-desk service while performing clinical tasks to maintain daily clinic workflow
- Trained receptionists and assistants on clinic procedures to improve team efficiency and consistency
- Educated clients and staff on treatment plans and prevention packages to increase care adherence
- Answered client questions and resolved concerns to clarify and confirm recommended care plans
- Conducted patient assessments and summarized findings to guide veterinarians' diagnoses
- Collected and handled specimens for lab testing while preserving sample integrity
- Performed chemical and diagnostic analyses on blood, feces, urine, and tissue samples
- Processed and assessed tissue culture results to inform veterinary treatment decisions
- Interpreted diagnostic findings and communicated results promptly to veterinarians
- Prepared powdered drugs, injectable medications, and reagents and administered medication as directed
- Performed sterilization and autoclave maintenance while keeping required sterilization logs
- Prepared and labeled surgical instrument trays and maintained autoclave documentation
- Assisted veterinarians during surgeries and procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique
- Prepared surgical instruments and passed tools in sterile procedures to support surgeons
- Administered injectable and oral medications and recorded dosages in patient charts
- Mixed and dispensed injectable medications and reconstituted powders following written dosage protocols
- Monitored anesthesia and documented vital signs at regular intervals during operations
- Maintained kennel sanitation and enforced isolation protocols to reduce post-op infection
- Performed postoperative patient checks and adjusted recovery plans to reduce complications during hospitalization
- Explained medication regimens and post-op care to clients to support at-home recovery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR)
Skills
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Client Relations
Laboratory Protocols
Clinical Trials
Data Analysis
Patient Monitoring
Adaptability
Inventory Management
Laboratory Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Skills
Documentation
Charting
Troubleshooting
LIMS System
EMR
LIS
GLP
SOP
Quality Control
Microsoft Office
Instrumentation
Analytical Skills
Process Improvement
Research and Development
Optimization
Timeline
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Village East Animal Hospital
02.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Veterinary ICU Nurse/Assistant
VCA All Pet Emergency Center
08.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Molecular Technologist
Patients Choice Laboratories
03.2024 - 05.2024Read More
Extraction Chemist
Labcorp
05.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Animal Research Technician
Inotiv
02.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Chemist
ORC Chem Group, LLC
11.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Veterinary Assistant
U-Vet Animal Clinic
04.2016 - 03.2018Read More
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR)
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University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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