Kara Fleckinstein
Harrodsburg
Summary
Licensed veterinary technician with a solid background in providing comprehensive care alongside veterinarians in clinical settings. Proactive and goal-oriented individual with excellent time management and problem solving skills. Pursing a role that presents new professional challenges and learning opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Technician
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
2150 Georgetown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
01.2019 - Current
- Hands on patient care, including assisting with emergency workups, diagnostics, and treatment of hospitalized patients.
- Preparing and administering medications based on the orders provided by the clinician or attending intern.
- POC testing
- Maintaining appropriate stock in work areas
- Training new hires
- Maintaining a clean workspace and adhering to established biosecurity protocols.
- Ability to triage tasks in order of importance, coupled with well developed time management and observational skills.
Veterinary Assistant
Commonwealth Animal Hospital
Harrodsburg, KY
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels.
- SNAP tests, chemistries, fecal floats, blood counts, coagulation assays
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Morehead State University
Morehead05-2023
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12-2013
Skills
- Emergency and critical care
- Medical record-keeping
- Fluid Therapy
- Patient Monitoring
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Blood collection
- Supply Restocking
- Treatment Administration
- IV Medication Administration
Timeline
Nursing Technician
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Commonwealth Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Morehead State University
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College