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LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (VTS-CARDIOLOGY)
Summary

Licensed Veterinary Technician Specialist with talent for echocardiography and electrocardiogram. Strong knowledge of cardiovascular diseases and treatments. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in several types of computer programs and social media platforms. A strong critical-thinker with analytical problem-solving skills to consistently deliver continued success.

Skills
  • Skilled in performing echocardiography
  • C-arm fluoroscopy operation
  • Power injector operation
  • Various wound management techniques including modified Robert Jones bandage
  • Clinical pathology
  • Explaining diagnosis and treatment plans to referring veterinarians and staff
  • Medication dispensing and labeling
  • Serology
  • Medical history and medical record recording and maintenance responsibilities
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Client education responsibilities that include emotional support counseling during times of crisis
  • Parasitic visual exams
  • Administering oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravascular medications
  • Monitoring recovery of patients after interventional procedures; as well as after diagnostic testing performed in the clinic setting
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Schirmer tear test, tomography
  • Gram-stained slide preparation
  • Proper restraint techniques for small, large, and exotic animals that included specialized skills for fractious patients
  • Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing and interpretation
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation using various injectable and oral medications
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Contrast studies that include angiography
  • Cardiac 24 hour and Event monitor placements and interpretation; including explanation of results with owners and referring veterinarians
  • Radiograph acquisition and interpretation
Experience
04/2011 to Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician (VTS-cardiology)Company Name － City, State
  • Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for the cardiologist's review.
  • Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as echocardiogram (proficient in performing), electrocardiograph (proficient in performing and reading), radiology, cardiac interventional procedures (pacemaker placements, balloon valvuloplasties, angiography, patent ductus arteriosus repair), and cardiac bubble studies.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Educated clients on animal health, preventative care and explanation of diagnosis made by the cardiologist.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including pulmonic stenosis balloons, Amplatz canine ductle occluders, various angiographic catheters, delivery catheters, and all items used during interventional procedures.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia and sedation for surgeries and operations.
  • Supervised training of veterinary technician interns to instill awareness of organizational procedures and processes
  • Responsible for creation of daily appointment schedule; as well as schedule for all interventional cardiac procedures.
  • Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of cardiac medical diseases and conditions of livestock.
  • Assist with education of 4th year veterinary students, veterinary rotating interns, and specialized veterinary residents on the clinical cardiology rotation
  • Acting as a liaison with other medical services within UTCVM for efficient patient care
  • Maintaining an inventory of specialized equipment for interventional procedures
09/2006 to 04/2011
Clinic VolunteerCompany Name － City, State
  • Sat with students in need of companionship and emotional support.
  • Documented information in student records and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
07/1997 to 11/2001
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name － City, State
  • Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as allergy skin testing, skin scrapings, and ear exams and scoping
  • Meticulously monitored all inventory supplies for the dermatology department, ordering new supplies for restocking
  • Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for dermatologist's review
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition
  • Met with pet owners to explain the pathophysiology of dermatological diseases and treatment plans planned out by the clinicians
  • Administered and monitored sedation and anesthesia for surgeries and operations
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress
  • Treated animals afflicted with demodectic and sarcoptic mange and pyoderma skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications
  • Trained over numerous LVTs in business operations and procedures
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization
  • Presented information on animal health and preventative care to clients
  • Creation of 4th year student orientation packets that accompanied instructions on the first day of the cardiology rotation
  • Assist the cardiologist with teaching of laboratories for veterinary students
  • Patient admissions and discharge
Education and Training
05/2003
Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyThe University Of Tennessee - Knoxville － City, State
  • Cum laude graduate
  • Phi Beta Kappa Member
  • Member of the University's cheerleading team
05/1997
Associate of Science: Veterinary TechnologyLincoln Memorial University － City, State
  • 3.30 GPA
  • Tennessee Veterinary Technician Association student Member
  • Dean's List Honoree -all semesters
Accomplishments
  • First (and only) veterinary technician specialist in the field of veterinary cardiology in Tennessee
  • President of the Tennessee Veterinary Technician Association 2011, 2012
  • Updated safety manuals and safety protocols to meet OSHA requirements and maintain American Animal Hospital Association accreditation
  • Created highly effective new interventional cardiology scheduling and procedure lists that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations
  • Promoted from Veterinary Technician I to Veterinary Technician II in less than 12-months
  • Published author:

Journal: NAVTA Journal

Edition: April/May 2017

Article Name: Pulmonic Stenosis In A 4-Year-Old Labrador

  • Conference speaker: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). UTCVM Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Technicians (2019). UTCVM Henton Conference for VeterinarIans and Technicians (2019). Tennessee Veterinary Technicians Association Annual Conference (2011, 2012, 2019). Zoom presentor for senior veterinary students (2020)
Activities and Honors
  • Boys Scouts of America volunteer- 15 years
  • Phi Beta Kappa member
  • Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) school coordinator-Brickey McCloud Elementary
  • Tennessee Veterinary Technicians Association (TVTA)

President 2011-2013

Treasurer 2010-2011

  • Professional association Member:

-Academy of Veterinary Internal

Medicine Technicians (AVIMT)

-National Association of Veterinary

Technicians in America (NAVTA)

-TVTA

-Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association

Certifications
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician-nationally licensed since 1997
  • Veterinary Technician Specialist (cardiology)-certified 2019
  • Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certified-completed April 2020
  • Customer Relations and Communication Certification (K@TE, completed 11/12/2020)
  • Communication through Challenging Customer Interactions (K@TE, completed 9/24/2020)
  • Take Care of Your Mental Health at Work (K@TE, completed 4/22/2020)
  • Normalize Mental Health on Your Team (K@TE, completed 4/22/2020)
  • Pet First Aid and CPR (American Red Cross)
  • Adult and Infant First Aid and CPR (American Red Cross)
  • The Value of Mental Health in the Workplace (K@TE, completed 4/22/2020)
  • Leadership Skills Certificate (K@TE, completed 4/16/2020)
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • Lincoln Memorial University

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (VTS-cardiology)
  • Clinic Volunteer
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Psychology
    Associate of Science : Veterinary Technology

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