Abbie Montag
Harrodsburg
Summary
Skilled veterinary technician with several years of hands-on experience delivering comprehensive care to animals and triaging medical emergencies for timely interventions. Proficient in surgical support, sample collection, hands-on veterinary care, managing emergency situations, and facilitating client education to promote animal health and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
VCA Woodford Animal Hospital
Versailles, KY
04.2026 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications to animals under veterinary supervision.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments and proper tool availability.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general health maintenance practices.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, enhancing patient comfort during treatment procedures.
Veterinary Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital - General Practice and Urgent Care
Dubuque, Iowa
11.2022 - 04.2026
- Respond to veterinary medical emergencies by triaging patients to ensure timely care and enhance recovery outcomes
- Administer anesthetic drugs, place intravenous catheters, and intubate surgical patients
- Prepare soft tissue surgical sites using aseptic technique, maintained general anesthesia, and monitored patients during surgery and in recovery
- Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures
- Collect samples for laboratory testing and perform diagnostics to support timely treatment decisions
- Restrain and handle small animals, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles
- Educate pet owners on care, nutrition, and vaccination protocols, fostering informed health decisions for their pets
Pharmacy Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Ensured adherence to safety standards in medication handling and promoted safe practices under instruction from veterinarians.
- Managed prescription filing systems by maintaining organization and accuracy in both electronic and manual records.
- Educated pet owners on proper medication administration and care, enhancing their understanding and adherence.
- Led transition to and increased total sales of the new online pharmacy by 15% in 2025.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
05.2026
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication management
- Emergency and preventive care
- Euthanasia procedures
- Client education
- Intravenous catheterization
- Surgical assistance
Certification
- CPR Certified - RECOVER
- Controlled Substance Handling
Volunteering
- Dubuque Humane Society - Spay and Neuter Clinics | 2024-present
Education
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Timeline
Veterinary Technician
VCA Woodford Animal Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
Veterinary Technician
Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital - General Practice and Urgent Care
11.2022 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster