Veterinary Technician
Cascade Animal Hospital · Portland, OR
Mar, 2022 · Present
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries for 25–40 patients daily across wellness and sick visits
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs for soft-tissue and dental procedures; document controlled-substance use accurately
• Perform dental cleanings, digital radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement, and in-house lab work (CBC, chemistry, UA)
• Educate owners on post-op care, parasite prevention, and medication compliance; reduce callback confusion with clear discharge notes
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Willamette Valley Pet ER · Beaverton, OR
Jun, 2019 · Feb, 2022
• Triaged emergency cases and stabilized critical patients (trauma, toxin, GDV suspects) under DVM direction
• Ran STAT diagnostics, placed IV catheters, administered fluids/meds, and supported overnight ICU monitoring
• Maintained sterile surgery prep and crash-cart readiness during high-acuity nights and weekends
• Collaborated with front desk to communicate wait times and aftercare clearly to stressed clients
Veterinary Assistant / Technician Trainee
Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic · Portland, OR
Aug, 2017 · May, 2019
• Supported doctors and credentialed techs with restraint, sample collection, vaccine prep, and kennel care
• Completed RVT training hours while learning radiology safety, pharmacy inventory, and medical record standards
• Improved boarding check-in accuracy by standardizing weight/meds intake checklists