Madden Miller
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician with 10+ years of experience in small animal nursing and emergency and critical care. Currently seeking a challenging work environment in which to develop and master advanced technical skills. Values patient comfort, positive client relationships and a strong team dynamic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center Of Seattle
Shoreline, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians for diverse animal patients.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures, including radiography and laboratory tests, ensuring accurate results.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for patient care and technical procedures, fostering skill development.
- Provided valuable support to veterinarians during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
VCA Specialty & Emergency Center Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Triage incoming emergencies and provide swift medical intervention for critical patients.
- Safely induce and monitor anesthesia for a variety of species and surgical procedures.
- Provide compassionate nursing care while calculating and administering medications, managing intravenous fluids/CRIs and keeping accurate medical records.
- Perform venous/arterial/urinary catheterization and various other types of sample collection, as well as utilize in-house laboratory equipment.
- Train other LVTs and AVAs in hospital operations and procedures.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, phlebotomy, critical care nursing and anesthesia.
- Implemented strict isolation protocols to prevent iatrogenic infections of various respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.
- Worked a flexible and rotating schedule between days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Ensured proper record-keeping and handling of controlled substances in accordance to DEA regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sanford-Brown College - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI06.2013
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Anesthesia Induction, Monitoring and Recovery
- Advanced Catheterization and Sample Collection Techniques
- Patient Advocacy
- Client Communication
- Adaptability and Improvisation
- Stress Management
- Team-Oriented
- Laboratory testing
- Parasite identification
- Urinalysis interpretation
Certification
RECOVER CPR Certified - 12/2021
Affiliations
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center Of Seattle
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
VCA Specialty & Emergency Center Of Kalamazoo
01.2018 - 02.2023
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sanford-Brown College - Grand Rapids