Nicole Burdue
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Technician and Dog Musher with a proven track record at Portland Veterinary Wellness Center, NVA, and Alaska Excursions. Expert in animal welfare, emergency care, and lab operations. Demonstrated ability to manage up to 37 dogs, ensuring their safety and well-being, while also providing public education on animal behavior and sport dogs. Passionate about continuous learning and adept in both team collaboration and client education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Musher
Alaska Excursions - Seasonal Contract
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked with other staff members to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of event information to provide guests with accurate details.
- Maintained clean and organized venue to create pleasant experience for guests.
- Managed up to 37 dogs of varying breeds, ages and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
Veterinary Technician
Portland Veterinary Wellness Center, NVA
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Education
Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medicine
Carrington College
Portland, OR08-2021
Skills
- Animal welfare
- Lab operations
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Emergency and preventive care
- First Aid Certification
- Continuing education
Certification
- Radiation Safety Course - Certificate of Completion December 2021 - Dosimetry Badge
- Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid - Certificate of Completion renewed December 2023
- CPR/AED/First-Aid Certificate of Completion March 2023
Timeline
Dog Musher
Alaska Excursions - Seasonal Contract
04.2024 - 10.2024
Veterinary Technician
Portland Veterinary Wellness Center, NVA
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Radiation Safety Course - Certificate of Completion December 2021 - Dosimetry Badge
- Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid - Certificate of Completion renewed December 2023
- CPR/AED/First-Aid Certificate of Completion March 2023
Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medicine
Carrington College
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