Nicholas Reed
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Over the past 10 years in Flagstaff Arizona I have gained my experience within the vet-med industry, research fields, and coaching competitive swimmers of all ages, including professionals and an olympic triathlete. I have been able to use the knowledge and skills gained in each role to become a valuable member of each team, allowing me to hone my skills as a manager and leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic
Sedona, Arizona
06.2025 - Current
- Performed and assisted in surgical procedures ranging from general to emergency patients.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgery.
- Performed examinations and administered medications.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as taking x-rays, drawing blood and urine, placing IV catheters, and performing lab analysis.
- Educated technicians to enhance their skills in performing medical exams and supporting surgical procedures. on how to properly perform exams, assist in surgeries, and monitor anesthesia.
- Monitored Controlled Drug log for accuracy according to DEA protocols.
Veterinary Technician Manager
CONTINENTAL ANIMAL WELLNESS
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
12.2019 - 11.2024
- Continental Animal Wellness is a general practice clinic that offers specialty and emergency services. Led the team in delivering appropriate treatment for various cases and managed efficient care for surgical patients.
- Trained technicians on how to properly perform exams, assist in surgeries, and monitor anesthesia.
- Performed and assisted in surgical procedures ranging from general to emergency patients.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgery.
- Performed examinations and administered medications.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as taking x-rays, drawing blood and urine, placing IV catheters, and performing lab analysis.
- Monitored Controlled Drug log for accuracy according to DEA protocols.
- Recognized for exceptional skills and promoted to senior veterinary technician role.
HEAD COMPETITIVE TEAM COACH
FLAGSTAFF SNOW SHARKS
Flagstaff, Arizona
05.2016 - 08.2023
- The Flagstaff Snow sharks are a competitive club swimming team in Flagstaff that coach all ages, and compete in meets throughout Arizona. As Head coach I created workout plans for each age group/level of swimmers and traveled with the teams to events on a consistent basis.
- Created workout and training programs for each swimmer
- Scheduled and attended practices and meetings with assistant coaches , as well as provided performance evaluations.
- Coordinated with Doctors and Physical Therapists to adjust swimmer's limitations or injuries.
- Attended board meetings to discuss progress of each team and resolve any issues that arose during the season.
Senior Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of North
Flagstaff, Arizona
09.2020 - 09.2021
- In my role as Senior Technician, I prioritized patient triage and optimized hospital operations.
- Performed and assisted in surgical procedures ranging from general to specialty.
- Delivered medications and inserted IV catheters.
- Trained other technicians in how to run exams, and assist in procedures.
- Performed CT scans on patients, and calibrated CT machine and other Lab equipment.
PRE-CLINICAL RESESARCH TECHNICIAN
W.L. Gore
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitored progress with implants and medications, providing follow-up care as needed.
- Assisted in implanting Medical Devices into subjects.
- Administered medications to subjects.
- Followed procedures to ensure accurate records of study data and subject health were kept current.
- Within the Pre-clinical Research Department I was able to gain hands on experience with husbandry and animal care, implanting medical devices and administering pharmaceuticals to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2020
Skills
- Medical and surgical Procedures ranging from basic to advanced
- Lab analysis & data management
- Training
- Phlebotomy
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Controlled substance management
- Laboratory procedures
- Laboratory/Anesthesia equipment maintenance
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic
06.2025 - Current
Senior Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of North
09.2020 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician Manager
CONTINENTAL ANIMAL WELLNESS
12.2019 - 11.2024
PRE-CLINICAL RESESARCH TECHNICIAN
W.L. Gore
12.2018 - 07.2019
HEAD COMPETITIVE TEAM COACH
FLAGSTAFF SNOW SHARKS
05.2016 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Arizona University