Taylor Thoman
Liberty,MO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, excelling in emergency care and advanced procedures. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective triage and monitoring. Strong communicator and team player, committed to delivering exceptional animal care while training and mentoring staff in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
10.2022 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Provided accurate and detailed patient rounds to the next incoming shift.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitored anesthesia and performed many procedures on sedated patients such as placing blood sampling lines (DRUM/PICC lines), assisting in the placement of urinary catheters on blocked cats, performing sedated wound care, etc.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
Kennel Attendant/Vet Assistant
Taylor Animal Hospital of Parkville
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinarians.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Wound treatment
- Canine and feline intubation
- Emergency care
- Closed-chest CPR
- PICC/DRUM line placement
- Diagnostic sampling
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
10.2022 - Current
Kennel Attendant/Vet Assistant
Taylor Animal Hospital of Parkville
06.2019 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Metropolitan Community College
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