Ashley Runyon
Denver
Summary
Detailed and analytical Certified Veterinary Technician in Colorado with years of progressive experience in animal hospitals and clinics. Animal care experience and specific expertise in Emergency, ICU, Internal Medicine and currently Oncology. A compassionate provider and skilled at building client relationships while delivering exceptional animal care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
Parker
12.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records using computer software systems.
- Restraint of animals for examination or treatment.
- Assisted veterinarians during emergency procedures and surgeries.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
- Conducted laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis, for diagnostics.
- Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment, and monitoring equipment
- Delivered compassionate care to animals and their owners during emergencies, fostering trust and comfort in critical situations.
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on an emergent basis
- Conducted physical examinations, documenting case history and vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Perform patient imaging including radiographs and ultrasound
- Perform anesthesia on stable and critical patients and provide post-surgical recovery support
- Accurately calculate chemotherapy and perform chemotherapy administration
- Collect specimen samples and properly prepare them for shipment to the appropriate lab
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures and aftercare
- Administer oral, intravenous, and subcutaneous medications
- Monitored and documented inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted patient care.
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
Castle Rock
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored animal vital signs during surgeries and treatments to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Administered vaccines and medications as directed by veterinary staff.
- Assisted veterinarians in routine examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the treatment area and supplies.
- Assisted with animal dentistry services such as cleaning teeth and extracting teeth when necessary.
- Collected samples for lab testing, including urine, feces, and blood work for diagnosis.
- Took vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature of animals being treated in the clinic.
- Gave medication orally or topically as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to develop and implement effective treatment plans and prognoses for each patient.
- Counseled clients about preventive healthcare measures for their pets.
- Recorded patient history, weight, temperature, medications administered and other observations in medical records.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Educated clients on proper pet care techniques, enhancing their understanding of nutrition, grooming, parasite control, and overall health maintenance.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Aurora, CO12-2015
Skills
- Anesthesia administration
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient record management
- Laboratory testing
- Sample collection
- Medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- IV catheter placement
- IV therapy
- Chemotherapy management
- Surgical assistance
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Imaging techniques
- Diagnostic imaging
- Radiographic imaging
- Microscopy techniques
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Client education
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Inventory management
- Closed-chest CPR
- IV therapy
- Chemotherapy management
Certification
Registered Veterinary Technician with DORA and CACVT
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
12.2015 - Current
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
10.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology