Tamara Caldwell
Corunna,MI
Summary
A veterinary medicine self-starter. Passionate for all animals. A bright, enthusiastic individual with a desire to constantly further education. A highly-organized team member with a dedicated work ethic. Effective communicator that encourages openness between team members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Haslett Animal Hospital
Haslett, MI
07.2010 - Current
- Efficiently and safely runs feline and canine anesthesia, including dental prophylaxis with full mouth radiographs for each patient.
- Assists doctors with appointments, emergency/routine surgeries, and euthanasia.
- Performs intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, toenail trims and anal gland expressions.
- Familiar with normal/abnormal patient parameters: Canine and Feline.
- Maintains proper weekly/monthly maintenance on all IDEXX, autoclave, and surgical machines/equipment.
- Experience in neonate care.
- Monitors boarding animals with the ability to identify inconsistencies.
- OSHA compliance team leader.
- AAHA accreditation team: surgical unit.
- Recover Initiative CPR Certified.
Licensed Veterinary Technician-Anesthesia Departme
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked with Anesthesiologists on cases, developing best protocol for patient.
- Training Veterinary students and nursing students in proper ways to anesthetize a patient. Including drug selection, vitals, recovery tips.
- Worked on ASA Patients with score of 3 and above.
- Managed patient records using electronic medical record systems efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2023
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Veterinary imaging
- OSHA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective and empathetic communication
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician-Anesthesia Departme
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
10.2023 - 09.2024
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Haslett Animal Hospital
07.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Purdue University