Veterinary Technician
Front Range Animal ER & Specialty · Denver, CO
2022 · Present
• Triage and stabilize urgent small-animal patients; place IV catheters, collect diagnostic samples, and coordinate handoffs during high-volume ER shifts.
• Assisted with 15+ soft-tissue and emergency procedures weekly, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and accurate surgical records.
• Delivered calm, plain-language treatment updates and discharge education to clients during stressful emergency visits.
• Maintained controlled-substance inventory and logs, medication prep workflows, and crash-cart readiness in compliance with hospital protocols.
• Trained 4 new veterinary assistants on Fear Free handling, restraint, lab workflows, and patient-safety standards.
Veterinary Assistant / Technician Trainee
Mile High Pet Care Clinic · Aurora, CO
2019 · 2022
• Supported wellness exams, preventive-care visits, and efficient appointment flow in a busy small-animal clinic.
• Prepared patients and supplies for blood draws, urinalysis, fecal testing, and in-house laboratory workflows; documented results accurately.
• Assisted with dental prophylaxis, radiographs, vaccine protocols, treatment plans, and safe patient restraint.
• Educated pet owners on medication administration, nutrition, parasite prevention, and follow-up instructions while maintaining a welcoming experience.
Student Veterinary Technician Extern
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital · Fort Collins, CO
2018 · 2019
• Joined ICU rounds and assisted technicians with patient husbandry, pain-score observations, feeding plans, and meticulous treatment-area sanitation.
• Supported radiology positioning and safe patient transport while following hospital handling and radiation-safety procedures.
• Prepared exam areas, restocked supplies, and communicated concise patient updates to supervising technicians and clinicians.