Lora Higgs
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RVT seeking a full time position in a growing and busy specialty veterinary hospital.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RVT
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- RVT
CVT
VRCC
01.2014 - Current
- Internal Medicine and Daytime ER, Ophthalmology and Apex Dentistry
CVT Internal Medicine and Daytime ER
VRCC
01.2014 - 12.2024
CVT
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
11.2019 - 12.2020
- CVT internal medicine and oncology
CVT
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2020
- RVT Oncology
CVT Surgery and General Practice
Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center
03.2004 - 12.2013
CVT
Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Job Duties: All aspects of veterinary care and restraint, Medical math, venipuncture, surgery, IVC placement, central line placement, urinary catheter placement, feeding tubes, nasal cannula, EKG, doppler blood pressure, radiology, anesthesia, endoscopy, CT, chemotherapy, CPR, triage, client communication, blood and plasma transfusions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kentucky
01-1993
Skills
- All aspects of veterinary care and restraint
- Proficient in medical math and CRI’s
- Excellent at venipuncture and placing temporary or indwelling catheters
- ER/IM skills include but not limited to central line placement, urinary catheter placement, cystocentesis, Doppler BP, NG feeding tubes, nasal cannula placement, blood and plasma transfusions, anesthesia, endoscopy, CT, chemotherapy administration, running in house lab work as well as send out testing, client education
- Preparing and presenting financial estimates
- Maintaining clean and organized work spaces, proper care of all equipment
- Patient care of all levels
- Commitment to core values and maintaining a team mentality
Timeline
RVT
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current
CVT
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
11.2019 - 12.2020
CVT
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2020
CVT Internal Medicine and Daytime ER
VRCC
01.2014 - 12.2024
CVT
VRCC
01.2014 - Current
CVT Surgery and General Practice
Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center
03.2004 - 12.2013
CVT
Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kentucky