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Starr LaDow

Manheim,PA

Summary

Dedicated Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced working environments. Compassionate Veterinary Nurse 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.

Now seeking to transition into a career in dental hygiene. I am highly motivated to apply my strong background in patient care, precision, and communication to the dental field. Eager to gain hands-on experience and exposure in a dental setting before I start college at HACC.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Mason Dixon Animal Emergency
York, Pennsylvania
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
  • Conducted laboratory tests and collected specimens for analysis.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Operated x-ray machines

Veterinary Nurse

Columbia Animal Hospital
Columbia, PA
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in emergency situations by providing first aid measures or stabilizing critical patients until veterinarian arrived.
  • Operated diagnostic equipment like digital x-ray machines to obtain high-quality images for further evaluation.
  • Conducted laboratory tests such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal samples to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. (Idexx and Heska)
  • Trained new veterinary nurses on office protocols including animal handling techniques and documentation procedures.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs by operating complex and precise monitoring equipment.

Flight Attendant

Frontier Airlines
Philadelpha, PA
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted in calming distressed passengers during turbulence or other in-flight issues.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of airline policies and FAA regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations professionally, including addressing unruly passengers.

Education

Associate Degree - Veterinary Technician

York Technical Institute
York, PA
06.2022

High School Degree -

Warwick Senior High School
Lititz, PA
06.2020

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Critical care nursing
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Laboratory testing
  • Animal restraint
  • Radiographs
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Triage
  • Closed-Chest CPR
  • Patient Discharge

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Mason Dixon Animal Emergency
12.2024 - Current

Flight Attendant

Frontier Airlines
02.2024 - 11.2024

Veterinary Nurse

Columbia Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2024

Associate Degree - Veterinary Technician

York Technical Institute

High School Degree -

Warwick Senior High School