·     State of Oregon Licensed Animal Health Technician.

·     7 years of progressively responsible clinical, research, and supervisory experience.

·     Generalist experience with all species and varied procedures in private practices and state-affiliated
research and treatment facility.

·     Specialist skills and competencies associated with surgery.

1999

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR 

B.A. in Animal Health Technology

1995

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, Portland, OR 

A.S. in Animal Health Technology

1999 - Present

UPPER VALLEY ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Marylhurst, OR

Senior Surgical Assistant

·     Perform pre- and postoperative care and emergency care.

·     Monitor ventilation and vital statistics of premature and critically ill animals.

·     Collect and ship blood samples, perform intravenous and arterial catheterization, intubation of endotracheal and nasogastric tubes.

·     Organize labs for and oversee veterinary students and clinical instruction sessions.

1997 - 1999

UPPER VALLEY ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Marylhurst, OR

Surgical Assistant

·     Assisted clinicians and students treating patients, and provided room pre- and post-operative care.

1997 - 1999

NEWMAN ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Medford, OR

Surgeq Intern, Part-time

1993 - 1995

CEIRIS SMITH, D.V.M.,, Portland, OR

Veterinary Assistant, Part-time

·     Assisted with daily diagnosis and treatment, and served as ICU specialist, conlpleting oral, IV, IM, SQ, fluld therapy, radiology, hematology, immunology, chemotherapy-related tasks.

·     Admnistered, assisted, and maintained anesthesia during surgery.

1993 - 1995

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON RESEARCH CENTER, Eugene, OR

Animal Technician/Research Assistant, Part-time

·     Directed hygienic procedures on 300 animals, including surgery and necropsies.

·     Conducted research on pet food products and analyzed studies on nutrition, zinc, urine, feces, fluid therapy, medication, breeding, and artificial insemination.

·     Collaborated in testing new vaccine for feline leukemia, submitting reports for FDA approval.

·     Supervised and scheduled 20 center and union employees in conducting research.