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Mikah Bresland

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

A compassionate and diligent veterinary technician with over 7 years in the veterinary industry amongst different roles, and countless accomplishments in many aspects of animal welfare. My time in the field as an RVT both locally and as an overseas volunteer has taught me efficiency, efficacy, and the importance of building on my nature as a reliable teammate and solo performer. This in turn has perpetuated my drive to continually maintain the highest quality care for all patients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Locum RVT

Self-Employed
10.2023 - Current
  • Continuing to provide my strong skillset as an RVT throughout different hospitals across the Lower Mainland.
  • Allowing myself the ability to learn and grow within different environments not only to strengthen my knowledge and capabilities, but make connections with likeminded individuals.
  • Creating space to allow for a healthy work-life balance in order to maintain important mental health structure.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Port Moody Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Always evolving and striving to learn new anesthetic protocols and techniques as a surgical nurse.
  • Hold space for clients and strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment in order to answer any animal health questions and advise on best care practices.
  • Train and mentor fellow colleagues as the senior RVT on many topics including client communication, anesthesia, post-surgical care, behavior, and training.
  • Utilize my strong organizational and architectural skills to manage small spaces and create an efficient work setting.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Providing exemplary medicine to a wide range of species including cats, dogs, and pocket pets.
  • Assisting veterinarians in a variety of surgeries while continually learning and practicing great anesthetic protocols.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with directing veterinarian, while keeping detailed patient records.
  • Achieving excellent oral health assessment and radiographic techniques for dental procedures.


Registered Veterinary Technician

Dewdney Animal Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Providing exemplary medicine to a wide range of species including cats, dogs, pocket pets, reptiles, avians, wildlife, etc
  • Assisting veterinarians in a variety of surgeries while practicing great anesthetic protocols throughout.
  • Contributed to the health, safety, and medical aid of lost, abused, and seized animals from unideal situations.
  • Utilized my creative skills and abilities to produce different products that facilitated in the support and relief of exotics and small mammals.

Education

Associate's Degree - Veterinary Technology

Douglas College
Coquitlam, BC
06.2019

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue (JBAR, Nov 2022)

  • 4 day high volume spay & neuter clinic in Guayabitos, Mexico.


Animal Welfare Alliance Aruba (AWAA, Sept 2023)

  • 5 day high volume spay & neuter clinic.


Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT, Feb 2020)

  • 2 week volunteer trip to assist with feeding, providing environmental enrichment, bathing, and overall care for many species including monkeys, reptiles, elephants, etc.

Timeline

Locum RVT

Self-Employed
10.2023 - Current

Registered Veterinary Technician

Port Moody Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2023

Registered Veterinary Technician

Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Veterinary Technician

Dewdney Animal Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020

Associate's Degree - Veterinary Technology

Douglas College

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