Nora Buckley
Fort Collins
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Colorado State University
01.2024 - Current
- Efficiently triage patients while collecting patient history from owner. As well as communicating standard ER protocols and authorizations, including code status.
- Communicate patients history with veterinarians before consecutively forming a plan of action whether in treatment or further diagnostics.
- Perform a wide range of technical skills, including venipuncture, radiographs, placement of urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes, and administration of drugs at the correctly calculated dosage.
- Assist in all aspects of the BLS algorithm, including chest compressions, intubation, ventilation, emergency drug administration, and ECG interpretation.
Isolation/Critical Care Veterinary Technician
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Administer medications/ perform treatments as instructed by the veterinarian
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records
Kennel Attendant Promoted to Veterinary Technician
Stone Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Perform basic exam protocols such as trimming nails, weight checks, multiple forms of restraint, blood draws, basic in house lab work
- Conduct preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history, description of symptoms obtained from owner, and document presenting conditions
- Collect specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Interact with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
Rescue Volunteer
Companion Pet Rescue
06.2013 - Current
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
Farm Hand
Careyshire Farm
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Sowed and harvested a variety of vegetables including squash, zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, etc
- Performed organic fertilizing techniques for crop weed and pest control
- Learned proper care of various vegetables for optimal results
- Represented the farm at the weekly farmers market; selling produce, interacting with customers, operating cash register, and educating patrons on the different varieties of plants and vegetables offered
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School
Woodbury, CT01-2021
Certification
- Veterinary Laser Therapy Certification, 2021
- Fear Free Certification, 2020
- CPR Rescuer Certification - Basic Life Support, 2024
- CPR Rescuer Certification - Advanced Life Support, 2024
Accomplishments
- FFA State Proficiency winner for Veterinary Science & Silver Proficiency winner on the National level, 2021
- Accepted and completed Adventures in Veterinarian Medicine Summer Program, Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 2020
Affiliations
- Member of National Honor Society
- Member of National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Colorado State University
01.2024 - Current
Isolation/Critical Care Veterinary Technician
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Kennel Attendant Promoted to Veterinary Technician
Stone Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Farm Hand
Careyshire Farm
06.2016 - 11.2019
Rescue Volunteer
Companion Pet Rescue
06.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School
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