Nicole Stark
Danville,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician with vital experience in providing care for animals, administering medication, and assisting in surgeries. Possess strong skills in diagnostic procedures, patient management and client communication. Demonstrated ability to cultivate trusting relationships with clients and improve animal well-being through diligent care. Proven success in contributing positively to team dynamics and maintaining high standards of practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Modern Animal
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough examinations alongside veterinarians, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, calculated precise drug dosages, and interpreted diagnostic results to optimize patient care.
- Performing inpatient and hospitalization care for patients, including in-house bloodwork, diagnostics, radiographs, and sedated procedures.
- Provided surgical assistance and anesthetic monitoring, intubating and extubating patients, placing IV catheters, sterile scrubbing, and performing comprehensive dental procedures and oral radiographs.
- Maintain, clean, and operate all in-house diagnostic machines, including the Autoclave, IDEXX Procyte, Catalyst One, Sedi View, UA Analyzer, and Coag machines.
- Managed hospital inventory and ordering budget for sales and in-house purposes.
Veterinary Nurse
Hk Animal Hospital
Danville, CA
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted veterinarians by effectively restraining animals to ensure safe and efficient procedures.
- Provided comprehensive veterinary assistance, enhancing clinic operations and patient care.
- Conducted in-house blood work, cytologies, and X-rays to support accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Responded to walk-in emergencies, basic traumas, and post-operative care continuation.
- Maintained strong client relationships through regular follow-up calls and effective communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA11-2023
Skills
- Fear Free certified
- Patient assessment and animal handling
- Preventive care and client communication
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic imaging and lab work
- Intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
- Surgical OR assistance & comprehensive dental procedures
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Inventory management and record-keeping
- Euthanasia assistance
Affiliations
- Work with shelters and independent rescues to provide loving care and forever homes for animals in need.
- Spending lots of time outside with my partner, traveling to state parks.
- Caring for 3 of my own feline children at home.
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- Fear Free Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Modern Animal
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Hk Animal Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
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