Priya Dasi Drew

• Rehabilitation Leadership: Trained in hydrotherapy; maintained Hudson Aquapaws Jr Treadmill, including water quality, sanitation, filter changes, and troubleshooting.
• Trained under Dr. Sullenberger in massage, myofascial release, PROMs, rehabilitation exercises, and therapeutic modalities.
• Experienced in geriatric patient care, pain management, and improving quality of life through rehabilitation programs.
• Familiar with acupuncture patients, therapeutic applications, and Chinese herbal supplements.
• Laser Therapy: Certified in MLS Class IV laser; trained in common points and anatomy for effective pain management.
• Surgical Expertise: Proficient in anesthetic calculation, induction, intubation, monitoring, surgical assistance, IV catheter placement, venipuncture, injections, dental radiographs, charting, and dental scaling/cleaning.
• Leadership & Coordination: Managed surgical schedules and workflow; served as floor lead to delegate tasks, ensure timely patient care, and foster teamwork.
• Client & Hospital Development: Built strong client and patient relationships with compassion and professionalism; contributed to the founding and growth of Coast Veterinary as a core team member.
• Oversaw IDEXX ordering, quality control, and supply management.

Core Skills & Expertise

• Patient Care & Handling: Animal restraint, rehabilitation therapies (underwater treadmill, modalities), compassionate care across exotics, large breeds, and feral cats (Project Purr program).
• Surgical & Anesthetic Support: Induction and intubation, anesthetic monitoring, surgical assisting, IV catheter placement, venipuncture.
• Diagnostics & Imaging: Cytology, serology, diagnostic testing, radiology techniques.
• Crisis & Emergency Response: Ability to multitask and remain composed under stressful situations and emergencies.
• Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

• Ability to safely manage and handle animals of various sizes and dispositions.
• Working well within a team to ensure the health and happiness of animals in our facility.
• Administer medications, prepare diets, sanitization and stocking procedures.
• Animal First Aid and CPR Certified, Trained in interpreting Canine Body Language.
• Scheduling reservations for grooming, boarding, training and daycare needs while interacting with customers in a professional, pleasant manner.
• Grooming experience customized to the individual skin and coat needs: nail trims, dematting, deshedding.
• Administrative duties, data entry and cash flow control.

• Oversaw operations of $1M+, fast paced, tourist attraction. Ensured customer satisfaction and business profitability. Managed employment functions, accounting tasks, advertising initiatives, product merchandising.
• Responsible for payroll, scheduling, hiring, including managing overtime.
• Maintained components of the Mystery Spot Gift Store and Canteen: weekly supply orders, equipment upkeep, inventory orders and stocking.
• Assistant Manager (2010)
• Responsible for supervising tours, scheduling staff throughout the day, reconciling daily cash flows, ensuring property upkeep and closing responsibilities.
• Tour Guide/Retail Clerk (2009 – 2010)
• Ability to promote a fun delighting experience for customers of various ages and backgrounds under pressure.