VALERIE GATES
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished Veterinary Ultrasound Trainer and Advanced Certified Veterinary Nurse with a proven track record at Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine. Excelled in mentoring, enhancing staff development , and advancing animal nursing techniques. Renowned for individualized instruction and exceptional patient care, leveraging skills in documentation and group instruction to elevate veterinary practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Ultrasound Trainer
We See You Solutions
10.2015 - Current
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Provide skill settings to produce a quality diagnostic ultrasound.
- Guide clients to obtain the optimum images for evaluation by a specialist.
- Mentored clients in obtaining samples to send to pathologists for assistance in diagnoses.
- Created instructive literature to enhance knowledge and skillset.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Owner: Ultimate Home Pet Care
Self Employed Services
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Served as a taxi to and from the Veterinary Hospital
- Obtained samples from the patient at home to be delivered to the Veterinary Practice..'
- Pet sitting for patients with Veterinary needs.
- Veterinary nursing care for patients at their homes.
- Providing patient exam for Veterinarians.
- Assisting Veterinarian with at home euthanasia.
Advanced Certified Veterinary Nurse
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
06.1999 - 06.2006
- Performed advanced skills such as central line and nasal oxygen tube placement for intensive care patients.
- Providing exceptional nursing care to the critically ill patients.
- Obtaining and preparing samples sent to the lab for frequent assessment of the patient health progress.
- Administering chemotherapy to veterinary patients for improvement in the quality of life.
- Maintaining medical records of veterinary patients.
- Educational seminars for veterinary staff to improve quality of care.
Education
No Degree - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Parkland Community College
Champaign, IL05-1980
Skills
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Subject matter expertise
- Remote learning
- Animal Behaviors and Techniques
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Group instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Lecture and discussions
- Payment collection
Timeline
Veterinary Ultrasound Trainer
We See You Solutions
10.2015 - Current
Owner: Ultimate Home Pet Care
Self Employed Services
11.2010 - 08.2014
Advanced Certified Veterinary Nurse
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
06.1999 - 06.2006
No Degree - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Parkland Community College
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