Renelle Laborde
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with over 3 years in veterinary medicine and animal welfare. Committed to delivering quality patient care and educating pet owners to enhance animal wellbeing. Focused on professional development and mentorship through hands-on clinical practice and ongoing education.
Overview
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1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PRE-CLINICAL SURGERY TEACHER ASSISTANT
BEL-REA INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
07.2026 - Current
- Mentored veterinary technician students in surgical nursing principles, sterile technique, instrument handling, surgical pack preparation, and operating room techniques, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge. Provided hands-on instruction that improved student competency and professionalism while ensuring adherence to industry standards in veterinary surgery.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
SPLOOT VETERINARY CARE
12.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive veterinary nursing care, including diagnostics, patient treatment, client education, and surgical/anesthetic support. Manage clinic inventory and ordering of consumable supplies, as well as routine maintenance and upkeep of IDEXX diagnostic equipment. Support efficient daily clinic operations while delivering high-quality patient care.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Monitoring anesthesia for routine surgeries such as spays and neuters, monitoring anesthesia for non-routine/specialty surgeries such as splenectomies, TPLOs etc, surgical prep, jugular and other venipuncture, cephalic and saphenous IVC, dental radiography, dental prophylaxis.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Supporting patient care in a fast-paced small animal hospital while preparing to transition into a Registered Veterinary Technician role, post-graduation and VTNE. Focused on anesthesia monitoring, inpatient treatment, surgical prep, and client communication. Assisted in veterinary procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety during examinations. Provided support in client communications, addressing inquiries, and scheduling appointments efficiently. Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, promoting a sanitary environment for patients.
BLOOD BANK TECH ASSISTANT/ ER VET ASSISTANT
VCA ALAMEDA EAST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted with donor preparation, blood collection, centrifugation, and separation of whole blood and plasma. Prepared IV catheter supplies and assisted with sedation for blood donors. Coordinated feline Type B samples for laboratory testing. Cross-trained in emergency, client services, surgery, oncology, ultrasound, and patient care.
- Operated blood collection equipment to ensure safe and efficient transfusion processes.
- Maintained accurate records of blood samples and inventory using laboratory management systems.
- Conducted quality control tests on blood products to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2029
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Denver, CO09-2025
College Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kingstown, St. Vincent09-2022
Affiliations
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
- Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT)
Certification
- CPR BLS-certified (September 2023-present)
- Fear-Free Certified (August 2024-present)
- Registered Veterinary Technician (October 2025-present)
Timeline
PRE-CLINICAL SURGERY TEACHER ASSISTANT
BEL-REA INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
07.2026 - Current
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
SPLOOT VETERINARY CARE
12.2025 - Current
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
10.2025 - 05.2026
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
06.2025 - 09.2025
BLOOD BANK TECH ASSISTANT/ ER VET ASSISTANT
VCA ALAMEDA EAST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
11.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
University of Missouri
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
College Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE