Nicole Gray, RVT
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with 12 years of clinical experience. Highly experienced in the nursing and management of critically ill and emergent patients. Passionate about patient care, advocacy, and maintaining patient comfort throughout treatment. Committed to supporting and mentoring new veterinary technicians and assistants while contributing to a collaborative ECC team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- Provide compassionate, high level nursing care for emergent, unstable, and critically ill patients in a fast-paced ECC environment.
- Demonstrate a strong ability to triage in coming emergencies and maintain an efficient workflow.
- Perform assessments and monitoring of critical patients and efficiently communicate changes in condition to veterinarians.
- Manage, maintain and utilize central venous catheters, urinary catheters, a variety of feeding tubes and nasal cannulas.
- Perform and monitor blood transfusions, including preparation and administration of blood products, frequent patient monitoring, identification of potential transfusion reactions, and detailed documentation.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in medical math, including IV fluid rates, drug dosages, and CRI calculations.
- Assist with stabilization, treatment and monitoring of patients experiencing shock, trauma, sepsis, respiratory distress and other life-threatening conditions.
- Advocate for patient comfort, safety, pain control, and quality of life while helping ensure that patient needs are communicated effectively to the veterinary team.
- Develop and maintain a compassionate, respectful approach to euthanasia and aftercare, helping provide patients and their families with dignity and support during the end-of-life process.
- Support and mentor new technicians and assistants, helping to develop clinical skills, confidence, and familiarity with ECC protocols.
- Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, medication administration records, with detailed documentation.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians and assistants to provide efficient and patient focused care.
Veterinary Assistant
Parkway Animal Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive care for canine and feline patients in a busy general practice.
- Assisted with wellness examinations, sick visits, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, anesthesia, and medical procedures.
- Performed venipuncture, IV catheter placement, injections, medication administration, laboratory diagnostics.
- Focused on client education regarding medications, nutrition and preventive care.
- Maintained accurate medical records and supported efficient daily hospital operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05-2019
Skills
- Emergency triage and stabilization
- CPR and emergency response
- Medication preparation and administration
- Medical math proficiency
- Management of chest tubes and wound drains
- Phlebotomy
- Diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing
- Client communication and education
- Euthanasia support
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- RECOVER certified
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Parkway Animal Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Central Carolina Community College