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Cassie Smith, RVT

Amherst,NS

Summary

Dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician offering both direct patient care and medical team management experience. Passionate about advancements in Vet Med. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Dedicated to cultivating trust and rapport with patients, clients and team members with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatients Technician

Riverview Animal Health Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Triaged and gathered in-depth history regarding patient and reason for visit and performed preliminary testing to assess severity of condition.
  • Coordinating and preforming CPR.
  • Collecting and evaluating lab samples such as blood, urine, cytology and FNA's.
  • Monitored patients during surgeries and identified specific response patterns.
  • Performed diagnostics such as radiographic imaging, quick scan ultrasounds, ECG's, etc.
  • Increased department efficiency by cross-training in various roles to provide backup support during peak periods or staff absences.
  • Contributed to team success by effectively collaborating with colleagues on complex cases requiring coordinated efforts.
  • Instructing client of proper at-home care, medication admirations, and signs to look look out for.

Production Team Member

Tim Hortons
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.

Education

Certificate - Nutritional Guidelines

WSAVA
Online
02.2024

Certificate - Basic - CPR

Recovery Initiative
Online
01.2024

Diploma - Veterinary Technician

Oulton College
Moncton, NB
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Amherst Regional High School
Amherst, NS
07.2020

Skills

  • Emergency Response Readiness
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Phlebotomy
  • Laboratory Testing and Reporting
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Recovery CPR
  • Medication Management
  • Quick Scan Ultrasounds
  • Strong Communication Skills and Empathy
  • Triage Skills
  • Nutritional Evaluations and Recommendations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Outpatients Technician

Riverview Animal Health Center
09.2023 - Current

Production Team Member

Tim Hortons
03.2018 - 01.2021

Certificate - Nutritional Guidelines

WSAVA

Certificate - Basic - CPR

Recovery Initiative

Diploma - Veterinary Technician

Oulton College

High School Diploma -

Amherst Regional High School
Cassie Smith, RVT