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Liana Murphy

Lansdale,PA

Summary

A dedicated Veterinary Assistant with 3 years of experience adept at providing optimal support to veterinarians and technicians while administering quality animal care. Skilled in medical record-keeping, animal restraint, phlebotomy, venipuncture, diagnostic testing, and client communications. Have other experience as a Training Specialist for hospital employees and new hires, along with experience as an Adjunct Instructor for K9 Emergency Care Courses.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Canine Emergency Care Adjunct Instructor

Telford Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Proficiently performed duties as an Adjunct Instructor for two 16-hour K9 Tactical Field Care programs, two Advanced Care Programs, and a Basic Pet First Aid and CPR class
  • Help develop and implement tactical field care training exercises that improved comprehension and engagement for over 50 pre-hospital providers such as police officers, firefighters, search and rescue team members, and other first responders
  • Evaluate and assess all student performance of emergency care techniques on canine models through a variety of methods, such as field tests and exams

Training Specialist

Telford Veterinary Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Conducted training needs assessments to identify current employee skill gaps, resulting in three targeted training sessions, to date, that improved performance
  • Streamlined onboarding process for four new hires, resulting in early completion of the 90-day probation period checklist
  • Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed

Veterinary Assistant

Telford Veterinary Hosptial
03.2021 - Current
  • Ensure proper handling and care of at least 30 animals both in examination rooms and in kennels daily
  • Complete daily treatments of hospitalized patients within a timely manner
  • Proficiently use Cornerstone software for record-keeping, billing, and creating prescriptions
  • Can efficiently manage and operate Zoetis lab equipment to perform blood tests, fecal analysis, urinalysis, and cytology
  • Completed Fear Free Elite Certification that aids in preventing and eliminating fear, anxiety, and stress of pets during their veterinary experience

Veterinary Extern

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Shadowed Emergency Veterinarians for 123 hours over 4 weeks.
  • Observed and was scrubbed in for two gastro-intestinal foreign body surgeries with Dr. Giralico.
  • Participated in clinical examinations and variety of procedures such as wound repairs, urinary obstructions, quick abdominal and thoracic ultrasounds, life-saving procedures, and more.
  • Observed a variety of diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Small Animal Science

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
06.2024

Timeline

Veterinary Extern

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
05.2024 - 06.2024

Canine Emergency Care Adjunct Instructor

Telford Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Training Specialist

Telford Veterinary Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Telford Veterinary Hosptial
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Small Animal Science

Delaware Valley University

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