Taylor Larson
Glenwood City,WI
Summary
Accomplished Certified Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in Emergency and Critical Care. Skilled in laboratory procedures, advanced patient monitoring and patient advocacy. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
2022.12 - 2023.07
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Directed and supervised team of 25 engaged in advanced skill development, emotional intelligence awareness and conflict resolution.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Built strong open and professional relationships with team members through positive attitude and attentive response.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
2021.10 - 2023.07
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered medications to animals and documented symptoms and/or changes in condition.
- Restrained animals to protect team members from potential harm.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Trained and mentored other staff members.
- Supported over 10 veterinarians in locally-owned emergency clinic.
Certified Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
2016.06 - 2021.10
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis, bloodwork and radiographs.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and/or concerns, education on treatment and general procedures based on best care practices.
- Trained and mentored other CVT/VT staff.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Administered injectable, oral and topical medications to patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Supported over 10 veterinarians in corporate emergency clinic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis, MN06.2017
Skills
- Workload Delegation
- Complaint Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Lab Operations
- Client Education
- IV Placement including advanced venipuncture
- Ventilator Care
Certification
- RECOVER CPR Certified
- VTS ECC Candidate
Timeline
Team Lead
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
2022.12 - 2023.07
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
2021.10 - 2023.07
Certified Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
2016.06 - 2021.10
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business
- RECOVER CPR Certified
- VTS ECC Candidate
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