Allison Casagrand
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Veterinary Technician with relevant experience and a specific expertise in emergency medicine. Recognized for becoming Fear Free Level 2 and CPR RECOVER Certified with a dedication to excellent patient care and client service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Service Nurse
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
11.2021 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitor stable and critical patients and alert doctor of any abnormalities
- Admit incoming patients including radiographs, IVC placement, fluid therapy, and medication administration
- Collect blood samples and perform various diagnostics
- Perform emergency CPR following RECOVER guidelines in collaboration with Veterinarian
- Record patient vitals and document information in Cornerstone and Instinct programs
Veterinary Technician Extern
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Rotated through Internal Medicine, ICU, Surgery, Emergency, and Exotics department assisting veterinary staff with daily tasks and patient care
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
Veterinary Technician Extern
Clinic For The Rehabilitation Of Wildlife
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed feeding schedules and treatments for a variety of neonate mammals and avian species.
- Positioned for avian, reptile, and mammal species for radiographic imaging.
- Assist veterinary staff examine sick or injured incoming wildlife and perform treatments as needed
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA12.2021
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Intracatheter placement
- Nasogastric tube placement and management
- Patient restraint
- Analytical
- Venipuncture
- Critical thinking
- Emergency triage
- Radiographic imaging
- Critical patient monitoring
- Perform CPR by RECOVER guidelines
Previous Experience
North Penn Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
Lansdale, PA • 11/2020 - 08/2021
PetSmart - Petcare Specialist
North Wales, PA • 01/2019 - 08/2021
Thompson Detail Center - Receptionist/Billing Clerk
Doylestown, PA • 10/2017 - 01/2019
Maid Pro Services - Cleaning Professional
Collegeville, PA • 03/2017 - 10/2017
Wegmans - Produce Associate
North Wales, PA • 10/2015 - 02/2017
Certification
- Recover CPR Certified
- Fear Free Level 2 Certified
Licenses
CVT License
- License date 01/26/2022, Exp 11/30/2024
License # VT006980
Timeline
Emergency Service Nurse
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
11.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician Extern
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Veterinary Technician Extern
Clinic For The Rehabilitation Of Wildlife
08.2021 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Manor College
Montgomery County Community College
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