Natalie Kilgore
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Veterinary Technician with a proven track record at VCA Animal Referral Emergency Center of Arizona, showcasing exceptional skills in anesthesia administration and customer engagement. Excelled in fast-paced environments, significantly improving patient outcomes through advanced trauma management and compassionate care. Demonstrates a unique blend of analytical laboratory skills and the ability to educate clients on preventive measures, ensuring optimal animal health and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Referral Emergency Center of Arizona
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Facilitated client understanding of discharge instructions for at-home pet care following medical procedures or hospitalizations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians for optimal patient recovery rates.
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs during anesthesia induction, surgery, and post-operative recovery periods for safe procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate emergency care to critically ill animals.
Veterinary Technician
Adobe Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis, bloodwork and collected and prepared specimens for testing.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ04-2020
High School Diploma -
Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint, ID06-2013
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Comprehensive Medical History Gathering
- Anesthesia administration, preparation & monitoring
- Customer Engagement
- IV, IM & SQ medication administration
- Trauma Management Skills
- Analytical Laboratory Skills
- End-of-Life Care Procedures
- Rapid Triage Proficiency
- Closed-chest CPR
- Skilled at Managing Multiple Tasks
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Referral Emergency Center of Arizona
05.2021 - 02.2025
Veterinary Technician
Adobe Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Sandpoint High School
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