Kathryn Sein, RVT
USAF Academy
Summary
Detail-oriented veterinary technician with a solid background in surgical assistance and laboratory diagnostics. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and effective communication, ensuring seamless operations within the veterinary team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cavalcanti Ambulatory Equine Services
Monument
07.2024 - Current
- Supporting the veterinarian during exams, floats, lameness evaluations, wound treatments, castrations, and emergencies, including colic and choke.
- Gathering TPRs, and filling out proper documentation and charting.
- Use of Covetrus Pulse computer program.
- Preparing equipment for procedures such as portable radiograph and float devices.
- Restocking the vehicle with necessary items, such as syringes, needles, vaccines, cleaning scrubs, etc.
- Cleaning surgical instruments, and wrapping them for sterilization.
- Properly loading and running an autoclave.
- Preparing blood, tissue, and fecal samples for shipment to labs.
- Utilizing a centrifuge.
- Driving to clients' homes for technician appointments and mediation drop-offs.
- Cleaning and appropriately storing equipment.
- Performing venipuncture, administering vaccines, and medications.
- Complete medical treatments under the veterinarian's guidance—floats/extractions, nasolacrimal duct flush, nasogastric tubing, sheath cleanings, etc.
- Callbacks with owners, answering basic medical and billing questions, and scheduling appointments.
Equine Caretaker/Tractor Operator
United States Air Force Academy Equestrian Center
USAF Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Daily care of USAFA government and personal border horses includes mucking stalls, feeding hay and grain, and watering.
- Performing medical treatments as needed: wound care, giving medications, deworming, etc.
- Assisting the base veterinarian with dental floats, radiographs, lameness exams, vaccinations, and routine exams.
- Loading, distributing, and replacing new stall bedding.
- Cleaning water troughs.
- Tacking horses for lessons, trail rides, camps, and lead lines.
- Guiding trail rides for guests.
- Helping riding instructors with camps, including arts and crafts, education, and trail rides.
- Turning horses in and out to pasture.
- Loading the truck with hay bales.
- Tractor operations include loading large bales, emptying muck trailers, and cleaning/scraping pits and corrals.
- Assisting with Family Day events, including leading line rides, setting up, and tearing down equipment.
- Driving a tractor for hayride events.
- Doing daily chores around stables—sweeping courtyards, aisles, trash, etc.
- Operating Rectrac computer systems.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs.
- Customer service involves answering phones, returning messages, and running the cash register.
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
Colorado Springs
04.2020 - 08.2022
- I took time off during the COVID pandemic to stay at home with my children, who were homeschooled during that time.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
Dubuque
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Admission of patients, collecting patient history, and TPR.
- Providing proper restraint to animals: dogs, cats, reptiles, and rodents.
- Entering soaps and charges into the Impromed computer system.
- Organizing the surgery suite for surgeries.
- Placing IVCs and collecting samples—blood, urine, and feces.
- Running laboratory samples using IDEXX equipment - CBCs, chemistries, UAs.
- Properly using a microscope to view cytologies and fecal floats.
- Overseeing patients' anesthesia from pre-medication administration, intubation, extubation, and recovery.
- Complete dental prophylaxis treatments, including radiographs, cleaning/polishing, probing, and updating dental charts.
- Acting as a scrub nurse during surgery.
- Rotating inventory and restocking supplies.
- Cleaning of the hospital, kennels, cages, mopping floors, and equipment.
- Calculating drug dosing and filling prescriptions.
- Cleaning and wrapping instruments and packs for sterilization.
- Helping with boarding dogs and cats: cleaning, feeding, giving medications, and medical treatments such as vaccines, ear cleaning, nail trims, and anal gland expressions.
- Calling clients with simple medical questions, and updates on hospitalized pets.
- Reception duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking clients in and out.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Tall Grass Animal Hospital
Aurora
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Intake of patients, gathering patient history, and TPR.
- Assisting the veterinarian with restraint.
- Administering vaccines and medications via IM, IV, and SubQ routes.
- Setting up the surgery suite for procedures such as OHE, neuters, cystotomies, TPLOs, and mass removals.
- Performing prophylaxis treatments and taking dental radiographs.
- Monitoring anesthesia, including intubation and recovery.
- Acting as a scrub nurse and using sterile techniques.
- Performing venipuncture and diagnostics, including CBCs, blood films, fecals, and UAs.
- Taking radiographs and using proper technique.
- Maintaining the sterilization department, preparing surgical packs, and autoclaving.
- Upkeep of the Catalyst One, VetLab Station, and preparing samples for Idexx Laboratory.
- Keeping track of inventory and orders.
- Filling prescriptions and maintaining controlled substance logs.
- Receptionist duties include answering phones, making appointments, and checking out patients.
- Upkeep of the hospital includes sweeping, mopping, and cleaning kennels and equipment.
Veterinary Dental Technician
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Denver
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Checking in patients, gathering patient history, and performing TPRs.
- Reviewing treatment plans with clients and scheduling appointments.
- Assisting the veterinarian with dental procedures such as root canals, crown placements, extractions, maxillectomy/mandibulectomy surgeries, and dental prophylaxis.
- Taking full-mouth radiographs using the Progeny software.
- Calculating and administering pre-anesthetic drugs, pain medications, and fluids.
- Monitoring anesthesia, intubation, and recovery.
- Performing venipuncture, placing IVCs, and cystocentesis.
- Cleaning instruments and prepping for sterilization.
- Maintaining patient daily records, and reviewing bloodwork.
- Using the Cornerstone computer system.
- Discharging patients and reviewing home care for clients.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the dental department.
- Offering aid to other departments of the hospital: surgery, treatment, radiology, critical care, and general practice.
- Assisting front office staff with answering phones, faxing, and checking in clients.
Veterinary Technician Intern
Strasburg Veterinary Clinic
Strasburg
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisting the veterinarian with physical exams, TPRs, and restraint.
- Performing venipuncture, placing IVCs, cystocentesis, injections, and vaccines.
- Operating laboratory equipment: microscope, VetScan, refractometer, and centrifuge.
- Running CBCs, blood films, fecals, UAs, and diagnostics.
- Maintaining daily treatment and care for patients.
- Performing dental prophylaxis.
- Using proper technique and safety during radiographs.
- Assisting in surgery as a scrub nurse and maintaining proper sterile techniques.
- Monitoring anesthesia, including intubation, and recovering patients.
- Preparing surgical packs and running the autoclave.
- Providing organization of the pharmacy and filling prescriptions.
- Arranging surgical packs and equipment for farm calls.
- Cleaning of the clinic, including kennels, stalls, and cattle shoots.
Student Trainee
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Denver
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Trained in several areas, including Microbiology, Parasitology, Sterile Techniques, Hematology, Large Animal, Clinical Chemistry, Radiology, Anesthesia, and Large Animal Preclinical.
- Developed an understanding of pharmacology, medical math, and veterinary science.
- I participated in a pre-clinical surgical rotation. Handling pre- and post-operative care, lab work, running anesthesia, assisting the surgeon in spay/neuter surgery, and practicing sterile techniques.
- Handle and restrain animals properly, and provide safety to fellow students and staff.
Paid Animal Care Staff (PACs)
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Denver
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Mentored students on proper equine care: feeding, grooming, hoof care, and turning horses in and out.
- Ordered and organized inventory.
- Cleaned and cared for all animals on campus: horses, dogs, cats, reptiles, avian, and pocket pets.
- Maintained animal health and informed the proper personnel of any sick or injured animals.
- Complete charting for all animals.
- Cleaned kennels, cages, stalls, and monitored feeding.
Kennel/Euthansia Technician
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Dubuque
11.2005 - 08.2010
- Cleaned kennels, cages, and monitored feedings.
- Performed euthanasia duties and assisted with operating the crematory.
- Keeping a record of controlled drugs.
- Administered vaccinations, performed FeLV/FIV tests, and fecal tests.
- Evaluated canines for temperament.
- Maintaining the shelter's adoption center in a shopping mall location.
- Helped customers with adoptions and operated different computer systems.
- Receptionist duties: filing, faxing, answering phones.
- Conducted sales on pet supplies and other various transactions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORAssociate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Denver, CO06-2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northeast Iowa Community College
PeostaSkills
- Patient care
- Venipuncture techniques
- Surgical assistance
- Radiography proficiency
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Electronic medical records
Certification
Euthanasia Certification
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cavalcanti Ambulatory Equine Services
07.2024 - Current
Equine Caretaker/Tractor Operator
United States Air Force Academy Equestrian Center
08.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
04.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Veterinary Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Veterinary Technician
Tall Grass Animal Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2018
Veterinary Dental Technician
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2016
Veterinary Technician Intern
Strasburg Veterinary Clinic
03.2014 - 06.2014
Student Trainee
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
06.2011 - 06.2014
Paid Animal Care Staff (PACs)
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
06.2011 - 05.2014
Kennel/Euthansia Technician
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
11.2005 - 08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Zoology
Oregon State University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northeast Iowa Community College