Lisa Kor
Farmington,MN
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery, ultrasound and pathology in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
South Hyland Pet Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Inventory manager
- Perform abdominal ultrasounds on dogs and cats that are submitted to radiologist to review since 2021.
- Trained in Echocardiography for dogs and cats since 2021.
- Supported six veterinarians in private animal clinic.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Trained and mentored other CVT staff, interns and students.
Clinical Support Specialist
ICU Medical
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assist veterinary professionals with troubleshooting anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment and critical care consumables
- Facilitate international and domestic inquires via phone and email to solve problems with veterinary equipment
- Able to multi-task in high demand call center for SurgiVet products
- Solve detailed problems via phone and email with end users and seek resolution
- Collaborate with Global Product Manager to manage products repair, maintenance and availability
ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided care for animals before and after surgeries, administering medications as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Specialized nursing care to patients that are critically or acutely ill with EKG monitoring, oxygen therapy, ventilation and total parenteral nutrition therapy.
- Exercise use of advanced medical management such as IVC, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, tracheostomy tubes and closed wound vacuum drains
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Execute mathematical equations to calculate medications for oral, injectable and continuous rate infusions as instructed by DVM
- Administer blood transfusions and perform blood typing and cross-matching to ensure proper patient safety
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Float Veterinary Technician
University Of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Cross trained in multiple departments (ICU, ER, GP, Treatment Room, Radiology, Cardiology, Pharmacy) to assist departments as needs arise.
- Provide medical treatments and therapies to hospitalized patients in ICU, ER and recovery wards.
- Triage and patient intake for ER and Internal Medicine service
- Instruct and educate 4th year veterinary students on phlebotomy including IV catheter placement
- Assist in CPR (open and closed chest) and defibrillation.
Education
Undergraduate - Prerequisite Courses
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN01.2023
Prerequisite Coursework
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Certificate - CNA
American Red Cross
Lakeville, MN05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Argosy University
Eagan, MN01.2009
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Preventive Care
- Client Education
- Aseptic Techniques
- Ultrasound
Compassionate Care
- Treatment Protocols
- Active Listening
- Medical History
- Lab Operations
- Patient Charting
- Radiography
Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society- December 2023
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aid- December 2023
- Abdominal Ultrasound Training with Oncura Partners - November 2021
- Echocardiography Ultrasound Training with Oncura Partners - June 2022
- Certified Veterinary Technician, MVMA - December 2010
Affiliations
ACT V Rescue & Rehabilitation Volunteer- Medical Service Coordinator for incoming and current foster pets. Coordinates medical needs and concerns from our fosters. ACT V Rescue & Rehabilitation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit foster based organization.
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
South Hyland Pet Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Clinical Support Specialist
ICU Medical
01.2012 - 01.2015
ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
08.2010 - 01.2012
Float Veterinary Technician
University Of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
01.2010 - 06.2010
Undergraduate - Prerequisite Courses
Inver Hills Community College
Prerequisite Coursework
Normandale Community College
Certificate - CNA
American Red Cross
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Argosy University
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