Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Veterinary Technician Specialist (Cardiology) with over 20 years of experience in specialty, emergency, and academic veterinary medicine. Experienced in cardiology, anesthesia support, diagnostic imaging, and specialty workflow coordination. Strong interest in case management, collaboration with clinicians on diagnostic studies, and continued professional growth in cardiac imaging and diagnostics. Veterinary Cardiology • Diagnostic Imaging • Echocardiography Support • Anesthesia & Sedation Support • Patient Assessment • Workflow Coordination • Leadership • Time Management • Attention to Detail • Client and Referring Veterinarian Communication
• Supervise 17+ specialty veterinary technicians across Avian/Exotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care. • Oversee clinical care, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to hospital standards. • Perform focused echocardiographic imaging to support cardiology diagnostics and patient assessment. • Assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT and radiographic studies. • Support sedation workflows and patient positioning for specialty diagnostic procedures. • Collaborate with cardiology, diagnostic imaging, and specialty teams in a high-volume clinical environment.
• Training, education and developing of staff. • Make process improvement suggestions, manage hospital operational and information flow between departments. • Mentor and train technical staff in nursing & critical care, radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, cardiology, laboratory and pharmacy. • Oversee the process of promoting, training and developing staff as directed by management. • Responsible for creating a hospital environment that bolsters the morale and retention of doctors and staff. • Work with fellow management staff to promote and develop patient care, client service and financial management goals. • Responsible for administration, delegation and completion of veterinarian’s medical orders.
• Manage 10-12 specialty veterinary technicians across multiple services (Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Outpatient Surgery, and Exotics). • Oversee the clinical care of patients provided by veterinary technicians throughout each section. • Manage and maintain technician schedules, PTO requests, and allocate staffing from other services for support. • Provide feedback and coaching to enhance professional growth, improve performance and help develop interpersonal relations within the team. • Lead the annual performance planning and evaluation process. • Developed a self-assessment survey for employees and clinicians to use during annual performance evaluations. • Address questions and troubleshoot issues raised by the veterinary technician team. • Review and submit weekly payroll timely and accurately. • Supply purchasing and reconcile procurement card purchases through an online financial system. • Oversee and assist Hospital Administration in the preparation of specialty service budgets for upcoming fiscal year. • Attend specialty technician meetings, service meetings, hospital supervisor meetings and meetings with individual staff to enhance communication. • Oversee the hiring, recruiting and interview process for new veterinary technicians. • Implemented Time-Off policy specifically for the specialty technician team
• Manage day to day function of the service and communicate effectively amongst the service to maintain efficiency and structure. • Maintain proper supply inventory, placing orders and appropriately stock the service and cardiac cath lab. • Maintain cardiology specific diagnostic equipment (ultrasound machines, ECG machines, Doppler units, cardiac pressure unit and other equipment) • Establishing and building a professional rapport with multiple vendors to maintain equipment and have adequate inventory. • Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care. • Established efficient workflow and implemented modifications to improve effectiveness of the service. • Provide and promote a positive relationships and professional communications with referring veterinarians and clients regarding patient care and management. • Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new veterinary technicians in all aspects of the department. • Instruct veterinary students, interns, residents, and visiting veterinary personnel in a variety of cardiovascular procedures, diagnostics, and monitoring. • Assist clinicians in cardiac procedures including diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker implantations, special procedures (thoracentesis, abdominocentesis, pericardiocentesis) and electrical cardioversion
Assistant Blood Bank Technician/Coordinator • Proper screening of dogs and cats into the Tufts Blood Bank Program • Perform proper aseptic blood donation technique on dogs and cats • Processing blood products into stored whole blood (feline), packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelet rich plasma • Ordering and stocking blood bank supplies • Organizing and maintaining paperwork of blood bank supplies and purchased blood • Educating staff and students about blood bank products and transfusion medicine