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Lori Dahling

Poughkeepsie

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Paws Crossed Animal Resue
Elmsford
09.2025 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center
Bedford Hills
10.2023 - Current
  • Supported the ER/ICU, GP, and Oncology departments.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Conducted laboratory tests, collecting and preparing samples.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment, and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors, and maintain a healthy environment.
  • Assist veterinarians and technicians with medical procedures, such as administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
  • Properly restrain patients for treatments.
  • Filled prescription medications as per doctors orders.
  • Ensure safety and well-being of all animals in the kennel by closely monitoring their behavior and reporting any changes or concerns to veterinarians and technicians.

Kennel Assistant

Fine Animal Hospital
Bedford Hills
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Monitor and maintain food and water of boarded animals.
  • Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded and hospitalized patients.
  • Collect urine and fecal samples and perform weight checks on patients.
  • Perform grooming activities including baths and trimming nails for patients and boarded animals.
  • Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Properly restrain patients for treatments.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, and public areas to provide sanitary environment.
  • Assist veterinarians and technicians with medical procedures, such as administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
  • Ensure safety and well-being of all animals in the kennel by closely monitoring their behavior and reporting any changes or concerns to veterinarians and technicians.

Veterinary Technician Extern

Pine Bush Animal Hospital
Pine Bush
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Restrained animals during veterinary procedures.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Collected, prepared, processed, and analyzed lab samples.
  • Obtained detailed history in exam rooms for veterinarian.
  • Assisted veterinarians in triage, radiology, surgery, and routine patient care.
  • Vaccinated animals and administered medications orally and intravenously.

Mental Health Worker

Four Winds Hospital
Katonah
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assessed mental and physical conditions of patients.
  • Assisted with providing direct patient care.
  • Completed daily progress notes.
  • Constantly supervised and monitored patients to ensure safety.
  • Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted 15 minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.

Professional Pet Sitter

Fetch Pet Care
White Plains
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins and feedings, litter box, cage, and kennel cleaning, overnight care, and long-term vacation care.
  • Offered animals ample exercise opportunities through walks.
  • Provided communication to inform pet owners of visits and pet status.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
05.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Fusion Academy
White Plains, NY
06.2014

Skills

  • Animal handling
  • Animal restraint
  • Observing animal condition
  • Cleaning/sanitizing
  • Tracking client progress
  • Clinical documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Surgical instrument processing
  • Kennel maintenance

Certification

  • Fear Free Shelter Certification, 09/01/25
  • CPR RECOVER Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support Certification, 09/01/25
  • Veterinary Assistant Certificate, 04/2024

Timeline

Volunteer

Paws Crossed Animal Resue
09.2025 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center
10.2023 - Current

Veterinary Technician Extern

Pine Bush Animal Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023

Kennel Assistant

Fine Animal Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2023

Mental Health Worker

Four Winds Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021

Professional Pet Sitter

Fetch Pet Care
03.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Westchester Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mercy College

High School Diploma -

Fusion Academy

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