Victoria Keener
Cornell University Hospital for Animals
Garfield,NJ
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Credentialed Veterinary Technician skilled in clinical emergency care and specializing in the capture, restraint, and treatment of high-risk wildlife. Expertise includes managing complex anesthesia protocols and critical care triage in fast-paced environments. Committed to conservation and One Health principles, seeking hands-on opportunities in stranding response and rescue.
Work History
LVT Intern (Rotating)
1 Year 1 Month- Supported veterinarians, faculty, students, and other technicians in a high-volume, fast-paced teaching environment.
- Worked directly with wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood, performing necropsies, field research, wildlife pandemic outbreak simulation labs, and darting lessons.
- Obtained diagnostic samples via oral and cloacal swabbing techniques.
- Developed and utilized strong organizational and communication skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Monitored hospitalized animals, reporting behavior changes and comfort needs to supervisors and accurately in medical records.
Veterinary Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Recovered patients from surgical anesthesia and provided post-procedure nursing care.
- Monitored anesthesia and surgical recovery for diverse patients across specialty procedures.
- Prepared patients, instruments, and surgical suites using strict aseptic technique.
- Collected blood, urine, and diagnostic samples for in-house laboratory testing.
Wildlife Technician
1 Month- Assisted with emergency intake, supporting triage, treatment procedures, and surgeries.
- Monitored animal behavior, appetite, and recovery, documenting changes for veterinary staff.
- Calculated and administered micro-dosed medications, fluids, and supplies for wound care and rehabilitation treatments, such as gavage feeding.
- Prepared hand-crafted species-specific vegetarian, carnivore, omnivore diets, enclosures/habitats, and enrichment activities.
- Practiced proper and safe handling and restraint for a variety of wild animals, including turtles, beavers, opossums, and porcupine-primarily raptors and other birds of prey.
- Gained full understanding of x-ray equipment and necessary requirements for submission of diagnostic views
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
- 4.0 GPA
- Rarebreed Veterinary Partners Student Ambassador
Skills
- Emergency Triage
- Stabilization & Critical Care
- Multimodal Anesthesia Protocols & Advanced Monitoring
- Fluid Therapy Protocols & Blood Transfusions
- Gavage
- Nutrition Preparation & Administration
- Wildlife Nursing & Diagnostics
- High-Risk/Low-Stress Wildlife Capture & Restraint Techniques
- Diagnostic Sample Collection & Gross Necropsy
- Infection Control & Biosecurity
- Controlled Substance Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
Certification
- RECOVER Certified (BLS & ALS)
- Certified Dog Groomer
- De-Escalation & Safety Certified
Timeline
LVT Intern (Rotating)
Cornell University Hospital for Animals
06.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Wildlife Technician
Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Veterinary Technician
Oradell Animal Hospital Inc.
01.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Bergen Community College
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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Bergen Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Technology
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