Misty Sutherland
Summary
My experience with managing veterinary clinical operations and with my proven track record, I excel in advanced surgical and dental procedures, alongside mentoring staff towards excellence and managing hospital procedures. My expertise in ultrasound-guided cytocentesis and a fear-free certified approach enhances patient care, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate leadership. Knowledge of team training and process optimization to enhance clinic efficiency and patient outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Rainbow City Animal Clinic
10.2023 - Current
- Perform routine diagnostics such as ultrasound guided cytocentesis including sediment interpretation, in house blood work, fungal cultures, blood smears, eye staining and pressures, ear cytology, blood pressure reading, electrocardiogram, skin scrapping and digital radiographs which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in pets.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia, performed routine feline neuters, assisted in surgical procedures and monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the procedure, all under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia for dental patients, performed oral exams identifying abnormalities, scaling/polishing, dental radiographs, administering local anesthetic, tooth extractions, intraoral suture placement, continuously monitored and dental charting under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all dental instruments and equipment.
- Provided preventative care for pets including administering medications, vaccines, and micro chipping and teaching the clients the importance of preventative care.
- Head charge nurse of the in house intensive care unit, ensuring that critically ill patients vitals are being closely monitored, performing diagnostics, and assisting with life saving procedures. Also maintaining a high level of patient observation and communication with clients and doctors.
- Assisting in euthanasia procedures maintaining empathy and compassion and providing the clients with grief support.
- Worked to develop an efficient productive veterinary medical team to provide quality care and service to patients and clients.
- Cross trained throughout the entire hospital, managing, pharmacy, reception, kennel and floating ensuring that I could handle all of the everyday hospital procedures and run them effectively.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Gordon County
06.2015 - 10.2023
- Performed routine diagnostics such as in house blood work, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapping, blood smears, fungal cultures, blood pressure reading, eye staining and pressures, and digital radiographs which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in pets.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia for surgical patients. Assisted in surgical procedures, and monitored patients vitals all under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia for dental procedures, performed oral exams to identify abnormalities, scaled/polished, administered local anesthetic, tooth extractions, intraoral suture placement, continuously monitored and dental charted all under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all dental instruments and equipment.
- Provided preventative care for pets including administering medications, vaccinations, and micro chipping while teaching the clients the importance of preventative care.
- Implemented an effective training program that aided in advancing technicians and assistants, creating an environment that made them want to succeed. Mentoring them along the way.
- Charge nurse over the control drug inventory. Maintained detailed records ensuring the safe and legal use of potent medications within the practice, closely monitoring the stock levels, usage, preventing diversion and maintaining compliance with DEA regulations.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures maintaining empathy and compassion and providing the clients with grief support.
- Provided assistance within the entire hospital being able to handle all procedures to run the hospital effectively.
Lead Veterinary Technician
East Brainerd Animal Hospital
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Performed routine diagnostics such as in house blood work, urinalysis, blood pressure reading, eye pressures and staining, electrocardiogram, blood smears, fungal cultures, skin scrapping, and radiographs which aided in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries to pets.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia for surgical patients, assisting with surgical procedures, and monitoring the vitals throughout the procedure under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and administered anesthesia for dental patients. Performed oral exams to identify abnormalities, scaled/polished, dental radiographs, administered local anesthetic, tooth extractions, intraoral suture placement, monitoring and dental charting under the supervision of the Veterinarian. Prepared and maintained all dental instruments and equipment.
- Responsible for managing the inventory of medical supplies, medications and equipment within the practice, ensuring proper stock levels are maintained, ordering new supplies as needed, tracking usage, and adhering to budgetary guidelines to optimize patient care while maintaining costs.
- Implemented a training program for all new hires within the hospital. Mentored and assisted in the advancement of technicians, assistants, kennel technicians and receptionists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ02-2027
Skills
- Advanced surgical and dental procedures
- Staff training and development
- Fear free certified
- Emergency and preventive care
- Ultrasound guided cytocentesis and interpretation
- Proficient placement of intravenous catheters in cephalic, saphenous and jugular veins
- Proficient in blood collection from jugular, cephalic and saphenous veins
- OSHA and AHA protocols
- Animal restraint techniques
- Time management mastery
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Rainbow City Animal Clinic
10.2023 - Current
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Gordon County
06.2015 - 10.2023
Lead Veterinary Technician
East Brainerd Animal Hospital
10.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
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