Naomi Kass

Experienced with emergency medical procedures and patient care. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage urgent medical situations effectively. Track record of maintaining composure and delivering high-quality care under pressure.

• Extern at Veterinary Emergency Group, New York City, NY, Summer 2023, Was accepted as an extern (not for school credit) at two VEG locations in NYC, Observed a variety of emergency related procedures such as endoscopy, CPR, Assisted with closure during a foreign body surgery, Performed physical exams on patients and presented differentials to doctors
• Room Tech, Huffard Animal Hospital, Maryland, 06/19, 05/22, Employed as a room tech at a large animal hospital in Maryland, Prepared appointments for doctors by gathering information from the client, obtaining a weight and temperature from patient, starting the SOAP notes, drawing up vaccines, Responsible for filling medications to be sent home with client, as well as going over instructions, Assisted with in-clinic treatment administration, Effectively communicates with clients about products offered by the hospital
• Vet Tech Assistant, Pet+ER Columbia, Columbia, MD, Summer 2018, Had a summer position as a vet tech assistant at the Pet ER, which was a part of the Columbia CVRC, Required to keep the ICU stocked and clean at all times, Assisted with proper restraint of cats and dogs for blood draws, clipping/cleanings, and subcutaneous fluid injections, Observed minor emergency procedures including but not limited to: clipping and cleaning, suturing, placement of urinary catheter, abdominal and pericardial tap

• SAVMA Wellness Chair, 08/21, 05/22, Held the position of Sr. Wellness chair for the student chapter of the AVMA (SAVMA) at VMCVM, Assisted in planning and executing wellness related events for the entire school including but not limited to: Fall Festival, weekly yoga classes, VetMed United day social media challenge, Responsible for attending monthly SAVMA meetings
• Member of SCVECCS, 08/20, 05/22, A full-time member of the SCVECCS club at VMCVM, Attended club hosted meetings consisting of guest speakers and ER related topics
• Tutor at VMCVM, 08/22, 05/23, Served as a tutor for the first and second year classes, Was required to maintain good academic standing in all classes at CVM