IZUMI MORISHIGE
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Registered Veterinary Technician with over 11 years of experience in veterinary medicine, including extensive experience in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, and Anesthesia. Skilled in advanced anesthesia monitoring, mechanical ventilation, invasive blood pressure monitoring, arterial catheter placement, critical patient care, and perioperative nursing. Experienced working alongside board-certified surgeons, criticalists, and anesthesiologist in a specialty referral setting. Passionate about advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and currently pursuing advanced specialty-level education toward VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical & Anesthesia RVT
Bixby Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
01.2025 - Current
- Provide anesthesia support for advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgical procedures.
- Collaborate closely with board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists to develop individualized anesthetic plans.
- Manage advanced anesthesia monitoring including ECG, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and blood gas analysis.
- Assist with regional anesthesia techniques and perioperative pain management.
- Participate in staff training and development initiatives.
- Support high-acuity surgical and emergency patients throughout the perioperative period.
Emergency & Critical Care RVT
Advanced Veterinary Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided emergency and intensive care nursing for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
- Assisted in stabilization of emergency cases including trauma, respiratory distress, sepsis, toxicities, and postoperative complications.
- Performed advanced nursing procedures including arterial catheter placement, blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, and continuous patient monitoring.
- Worked collaboratively with emergency veterinarians and specialists to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Trained and mentored new technicians and veterinary assistants.
Veterinary Technician
South Bay Veterinary Care
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Performed anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, laboratory diagnostics, radiography, and client communication.
- Assisted veterinarians with appointments, procedures, and surgery.
Veterinary Technician
Village Animal Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided patient care, anesthesia support, laboratory testing, and reception duties.
- Assisted in all aspects of daily hospital operations.
Education
RVT Program -
Platt College Online Education
01-2018
Skills
- Anesthesia & Surgery
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring
- Mechanical ventilation
- Arterial catheter placement
- Invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Epidural anesthesia assistance
- Regional anesthesia support (TAP, femoral, sciatic blocks)
- Anesthetic induction and recovery
- CRI management (opioids, ketamine, lidocaine, vasoactive medications)
- Pain management
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Emergency triage and stabilization
- RECOVER CPR protocols
- Oxygen therapy and oxygen cage management
- Blood gas analysis
- Critical patient monitoring
- Fluid therapy and transfusion support
- ICU nursing care
- Diagnostics & Technical Skills
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- NG tube placement
- PICC line placement
- Triple lumen catheter placement
- Radiography
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Cytology sample preparation
- ECG monitoring
- Capnography monitoring
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Leadership & Communication
- Staff training and mentorship
- Client education
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual: English and Japanese
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician (California)
- RECOVER CPR Certified
- Advanced Anesthesia Training (ongoing)
- Improve International VTAdvCert in Anesthesia (In Progress)
- Pursuing VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Pain Management
- Advanced Patient Monitoring
- Veterinary Technician Education and Mentorship
Timeline
Surgical & Anesthesia RVT
Bixby Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
01.2025 - Current
Emergency & Critical Care RVT
Advanced Veterinary Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2025
Veterinary Technician
South Bay Veterinary Care
01.2014 - 01.2019
Veterinary Technician
Village Animal Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
RVT Program -
Platt College Online Education