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Mara Crane

Beverly,NJ

Summary

Veterinary professional with over 20 years of experience in primary care, shelter medicine, emergency, and internal medicine. VTS eligible with upcoming exam in June 2026. Former lead of internal medicine department responsible for training, equipment maintenance, technician appointments, and equipment management. Certified in fear-free handling and recovery CPR.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
10.2015 - Current
  • Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team skills and operational efficiency.
  • Developed protocols for improving patient care workflows within clinic operations.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring availability of supplies.
  • Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
  • Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
  • Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with veterinary team to update treatment protocols, leading to more effective care strategies.
  • Developed training program for new technicians, enhancing skill set and efficiency of clinic team.

Emergency and Internal Medicine Technician

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital-Hillsborough
02.2012 - 10.2015
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to veterinary team promptly and accurately.
  • Trained junior staff on emergency protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
  • Maintained sterile environments and ensured proper handling of surgical instruments during procedures.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and adjusting care strategies as needed.
  • Expanded veterinary technician skills through continuing education courses and hands-on training sessions.
  • Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to optimize efficiency within the emergency department.

Skills

  • Set up, disinfection, ordering, and maintenance of Storz, Olympus, and Pentax rigid and flexible endoscopes and their various instruments
  • Staff development
  • Supporting staff in personal advancement
  • Client relations; including admission, education, and discharges
  • Animal restraint for examination and various procedures using fear free methods
  • Performance of treatments and all aspects of supportive care in on-hospital and outpatient cases including; calculating and administration of drugs via all routes
  • Radiology including patient positioning for radiographs, ultrasound, and CT, as well as maintenance of equipment
  • Surgery and anesthesiology including; ASA 1 and 2 patients, recovery, and continued treatment of pre and postoperative cases
  • Laboratory testing manually or using IDEXX, Abaxis, and Heska lab equipment; pcv with total solids analysis, complete blood counts, chemistry screens, electrolyte analysis, cytology prep, activated clotting times, pt/ptt, buccal mucosa bleeding times, cross matching, blood typing, and snap tests
  • Clinical procedures; including cytocentesis, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, and blood smear analysis
  • Placement and maintenance of male indwelling urinary catheters
  • Operation and maintenance of equipment including; pulse oximeter, doppler, Heska and Baxter fluid pumps, oxygen sensors, and various heating apparatuses
  • Supply and inventory management for internal medicine
  • Food and special item ordering for the internal medicine department

Timeline

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
10.2015 - Current

Emergency and Internal Medicine Technician

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital-Hillsborough
02.2012 - 10.2015

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