Sadie Budd
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant with hands-on experience in a high-volume 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. Expertise in patient restraint, laboratory procedures, anesthesia support, and ICU monitoring. Committed to maintaining efficiency and providing direct patient care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Work History
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE)
• Performed patient restraint for exams, treatments, and emergency cases in a high-volume hospital
• Supported triage flow by assisting with patient intake, handling, and workflow during emergency presentations
• Monitored hospitalized and ICU patients and observed changes in condition
• Prepared patients for surgical procedures including setup, positioning, and recovery support
• Assisted with anesthesia setup and patient monitoring
• Supported surgical teams with instrument setup, sterile preparation, and patient handling
• Assisted with dental procedures including positioning, charting, monitoring, and recovery care
• Performed laboratory procedures including PCV/TP, urinalysis, fecal testing, blood smears, and sample preparation
• Cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment and workspace to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Administered medications through existing IV catheters
• Administered oral medications and followed basic drug handling protocols
• Supported pharmacy workflow including medication preparation, labeling, and organization
• Maintained treatment areas, exam rooms, kennels, and laboratory through cleaning and disinfecting
• Completed laundry, dishes, and restocking to support daily hospital operations
• Performed basic patient care including nail trims, feeding, cleaning, and comfort care
• Assisted with canine patient care by walking hospitalized patients for elimination and maintaining comfort during ICU stays
• Participated in neurology and internal medicine appointments, supporting patient handling and exposure to specialty case management
• Communicated effectively with veterinary team members to support patient care and workflow
• Assisted with patient care during appointments while working alongside the veterinary team during client interactions
• Supported patient care during swing and extended shifts in a 24/7 emergency hospital environment, including late-night hours
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas to uphold infection control standards.
Education
Veterinary Technology Assistant Certification
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO12-2025
Skills
Canine and feline restraint including high-stress patients
TPR collection and monitoring
Nail trimming and basic animal care
Patient handling and safe positioning
Surgical preparation and recovery support
Assisted with anesthesia setup and patient monitoring
Administered medications through existing IV catheters
Administered oral medications and basic drug handling
Fluid pump setup and monitoring
Laboratory procedures including PCV/TP, urinalysis, fecal testing, blood smears
Sample handling, labeling, and organization
Dentistry assistance including positioning, charting, monitoring, and recovery
Diagnostic imaging support including MRI preparation
ICU and hospitalized patient monitoring and comfort care
Treatment area cleaning, restocking, and organization
Medical documentation and EMR familiarity
Familiarity with veterinary equipment including fluid pumps, anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments
Core Clinical Skills
• Canine and feline restraint (including high-stress patients)
• TPR collection and patient monitoring
• Surgical preparation and recovery support
• Anesthesia setup and monitoring
• Medication administration (oral and IV via catheter)
• Laboratory procedures (PCV/TP, urinalysis)
• Dentistry assistance (positioning, charting, monitoring)
• ICU and hospitalized patient care and monitoring
• Fluid pump setup and monitoring
• Diagnostic imaging support (MRI preparation)
• Sample handling, labeling, and processing
• Medical documentation and EMR (ezyVet)
Certification
CVA
Websites
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE)
Veterinary Technology Assistant Certification
Community College of Denver