Stephanie Stowell
SAN MATEO,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate veterinary technician with extensive experience in assisting veterinarians with procedures. Strong belief in providing comprehensive medical care for animals while also supporting pet parents with patience, understanding, compassion, and support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
Redwood City, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities included working in critical care, emergency and neurology departments.
- Managed various aspects of nursing care for hospitalized animals, such as monitoring vital signs and administering medications, including fluid therapy, blood transfusion medicine, post-operative care, and diabetic patient crisis management. Additionally, placement of NG tubes and central IV lines.
- Maintained accurate patient records using computer software systems Smartflow and EzyVet.
- Specialized in administering and monitoring anesthesia for surgical procedures, particularly emergencies and neurology cases, and provided post-surgical recovery support.
- Communicated with clients regarding test results or other veterinary services needed for their pet's well-being.
- Performed diagnostic laboratory tests and radiographs.
Wildlife Specialist, RVT
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne, FL
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained required husbandry and performed medical treatments of numerous avian species, including marine birds (shorebird and pelagic species), raptors, and songbirds.
- Maintained required husbandry and performed medical treatments of freshwater turtles, land tortoises, brackish water, and marine turtles.
- Maintained required husbandry and performed medical treatments of freshwater turtles, land tortoises, brackish water, and marine turtles.
- Performed critical and emergency care for all species previously described.
- Performed diagnostic lab procedures and radiology.
Hospital Technician II, RVT
Jekyll Island Authority Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Jekyll Island, GA
05.2016 - 12.2021
- Same duties are previously described under Wildlife Specialist, RVT at Brevard Zoo.
- Responsible for all hospital supply inventory and ordering.
- Responsible for the training and supervision of AmeriCorps members in the veterinary hospital. Development of training classes and SOPs.
- Guest interaction and engagement via daily presentations and behind-the-scenes tours.
- Performed necropsies as needed.
- Sterilization and care of surgical instruments and attire.
- Participation in medication studies for publication.
- Management of sample collection and storage in ultra-low freezer.
- Employer representative and presenter at conferences.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Specialized Veterinary Services
Fort Myers, FL
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for working in critical care, emergency, and internal medicine departments.
- Executed tasks alike to those undertaken by RVT at Sage Veterinary Centers without any involvement in surgical procedures.
- Extensive client education regarding the management of their pets' medical conditions, i.e. Diabetes mellitus, immune-mediated diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Responsible for the preparation and administration of chemotherapeutics.
- Responsible for assisting in endoscopic procedures.
Registered Veterinary Technician (volunteer)
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Sanibel, FL
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Executed equivalent duties as mentioned earlier in the position of Wildlife Specialist at Brevard Zoo.
- Performing food preparation for avian, mammal, and reptile species.
- Maintained and enriched enclosures/habitats.
- Ensured prompt and efficient capture of injured or ill wildlife as a dedicated emergency response driver.
- Additional volunteering as a representative of CROW at multiple Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) sea turtle necropsy labs, performed semi-annually.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Florida Veterinary Referral Center
Estero, FL
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsible for working in the internal medicine department.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing medical procedures and treatments, such as drawing blood and endoscopy.
- Performed diagnostic lab tests and radiographs.
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
San Mateo, CA
08.2006 - 10.2013
- Responsibilities included primary work in the critical care unit, as well as the emergency department.
- Executed tasks as described in current role as RVT at Sage without involvement in the neurology department.
- Provided assistance in the physical rehabilitation department, as needed.
Veterinary Assistant /Registered Veterinary Technician
North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic
San Mateo
11.2000 - 08.2012
- Responsible for proper triage and implementation of medical care to emergency patients, under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, CBC, and hematology.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Sterilization of surgical instruments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aquatic Biology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2019
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06-2005
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Client Education
- Anesthesia Administration
- Sample Collection
- Laboratory Testing
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medication Dispensing
- Animal restraint
- Patient Monitoring
- Post Operative Care
- Animal Handling
- General anesthesia recovery
- Treatment Administration
- Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Assistance
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
11.2022 - Current
Wildlife Specialist, RVT
Brevard Zoo
01.2022 - 10.2022
Hospital Technician II, RVT
Jekyll Island Authority Georgia Sea Turtle Center
05.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Veterinary Technician
Specialized Veterinary Services
04.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Veterinary Technician (volunteer)
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
12.2013 - 04.2016
Registered Veterinary Technician
Florida Veterinary Referral Center
11.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
08.2006 - 10.2013
Veterinary Assistant /Registered Veterinary Technician
North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic
11.2000 - 08.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Aquatic Biology
University of Florida
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Foothill College
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