Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Caitlyn Knight

Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Registered Veterinary Technologist who strives to not only care for animals but also their caretakers, both family and staff. Enthusiastic by nature, someone who sets goals and works to improves hospital function with their team. Dedicated to learning and growing as an RVT while maintaining work/life balance. But most importantly, prioritizes positivity and supports mental health in the workplace.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Vancouver, BC
11.2022 - Current
  • Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery/Anesthesia & Analgesia, Intensive Care Unit, Wards
  • Shift Lead
  • Trainer & Mentor
  • Job Occupational Health & Safety Committee

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley
Langley, BC
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery/Anesthesia & Analgesia, Intensive Care Unit, Exotic & Wildlife Medicine
  • Supervisor
  • Trainer & Mentor
  • Blood Donation Program

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
Vancouver, BC
05.2019 - 10.2020

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Dewdney Animal Hospital
Maple Ridge, BC
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • General Practice, Surgery/Anesthesia & Analgesia, Exotic & Wildlife Medicine
  • Job Occupational Health & Safety Committee

Student Veterinary Technologist

Oriole Road Animal Hospital
Kamloops, BC
06.2018 - 05.2019

Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant

Elizabeth's Wildlife Center
Abbotsford, BC
03.2016 - 09.2017

Education

Animal Health Technology Diploma - 4.19 GPA, VTNE Score 769/800

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
06.2019

Bachelor of Science Program - Second Year Studies

University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC

Skills

  • Experienced in emergency & critical care as well as long term intensive nursing with a repertoire of delicate cases in various species
  • Proficient provider of advanced anesthesia & analgesia including regional nerve blocks
  • Mentor to RVTs of diverse experience Co-leader/developer of RVT training programs
  • Conduction of feline & canine blood donations, transfusions, typing, and crossmatching
  • Hospital administration via creation of SOPs & hospital policy's alongside designated DVMs as well as reception and client care
  • Equipment maintenance in laboratory, surgery, and digital imaging departments

Accomplishments

  • Ken Lepin Prize of Excellence in Animal Health Technology
  • Hills Pet Nutrition Small Animal Prize
  • Belinda Souder Memorial Scholarship

Volunteer Experience

BC Wildlife Park Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Center | Jan 2018 - May 2019

Apex Animal Hospital | Jan 2016 - May 2017

Abbotsford Valley Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 2016 - April 2016

Critter Care Wildlife Society | Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center | May 2015 - Mar 2016

The Reptile Guy's Rescue and Education Center | May 2013 - Sep 2015

Certification

  • British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association Certificate of Registration
  • General Anesthesia Training with Canada West Veterinary Specialists
  • RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Rescuer
  • WorkSafe BC Joint Committee Member Fundamentals
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • BC Class 5 Drivers License

Timeline

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Canada West Veterinary Specialists
11.2022 - Current

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley
06.2020 - 02.2023

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
05.2019 - 10.2020

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Dewdney Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020

Student Veterinary Technologist

Oriole Road Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2019

Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant

Elizabeth's Wildlife Center
03.2016 - 09.2017

Animal Health Technology Diploma - 4.19 GPA, VTNE Score 769/800

Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Science Program - Second Year Studies

University of The Fraser Valley
Caitlyn Knight