Veterinary Technician
Cascade Pet Specialty Hospital · Portland, OR
Jun, 2022 · Present
Assist with 12–18 surgical cases per week; monitor anesthesia and post-op recovery for dogs and cats
Run in-house CBC/chemistry panels and prepare samples for reference lab; cut average lab turnaround by ~20%
Lead dental prophylaxis days (scaling, polishing, charting) for 8–10 patients weekly
Train 3 new technicians on restraint, catheter placement, and emergency crash-cart setup
Veterinary Technician
Willamette Valley Animal Clinic · Beaverton, OR
Mar, 2019 · May, 2022
Triaged walk-ins and phone emergencies; stabilized patients before DVM exam
Administered vaccines, fluids, and medications per protocol; maintained accurate medical records in Cornerstone
Educated 40+ clients monthly on nutrition, parasite prevention, and post-procedure care
Supported soft-tissue surgeries and dental cleanings as circulating tech
Veterinary Assistant → Veterinary Technician
Hawthorne Animal Hospital · Portland, OR
Aug, 2017 · Feb, 2019
Transitioned from assistant to licensed tech after credentialing; handled exam-room intake and discharge
Assisted with radiology positioning and digital dental radiographs
Stocked treatment rooms and maintained autoclave logs to audit standards