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
Souderton, PA
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
Souderton, PA
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
Souderton, PA
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
Allentown, PA
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, PA06.2024
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