Veterinary Technician
Twin Cities Animal Hospital · Minneapolis, MN
Jun, 2022 · Present
• Deliver nursing care, anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and surgical preparation for 25–35 small-animal cases per shift.
• Perform CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology preparation, and digital radiography while maintaining accurate records.
• Coach pet owners on medication plans, nutrition, and preventive care, improving discharge comprehension and follow-through.
• Train 4 new assistants on low-stress handling, isolation protocols, and controlled-substance documentation.
Veterinary Assistant / Technician
Lakeside Pet Emergency Clinic · St. Paul, MN
Jul, 2020 · May, 2022
• Triaged urgent cases, obtained histories, and supported veterinarians during overnight emergency procedures and stabilization.
• Monitored anesthetized and critical patients, recording vitals every 5–15 minutes and escalating changes promptly.
• Processed in-house bloodwork, fecal tests, ECGs, and radiographs with consistent quality-control checks.
• Helped reduce average room turnover by 20% through standardized cleaning, stocking, and handoff checklists.
Vet Tech Intern / Aide
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center · St. Paul, MN
May, 2019 · Jun, 2020
• Assisted veterinary teams in small-animal wards with restraint, patient transport, feeding, and daily treatment preparation.
• Supported diagnostic imaging and specimen collection while following radiation-safety and infection-control procedures.
• Updated treatment sheets and communicated patient observations during rounds, handoffs, and client visits.
• Earned commendation for dependable weekend coverage and compassionate handling of anxious animals.