Kayla Bruzdzinski

Dedicated veterinary technician with expertise in surgical assistance and patient care. Strong communication skills foster positive relationships with clients, enhancing their understanding of veterinary services. Committed to maintaining accurate records and facilitating effective treatment planning.

Veterinary Technician - Elpaw Veterinary Clinic - Alexandria, VA

(2024-07)

• Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
• Supported veterinarians in conducting examinations and surgical procedures to ensure optimal animal care.
• Facilitated physical examinations and diagnostic tests, including x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis, to aid in accurate diagnoses.
• Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
• Documented patient histories and maintained accurate medical files to facilitate effective treatment planning.

Fit Specialist - Pacers Running Company - Alexandria, VA

(2023-07 - 2024-07)

• Assisting clients with finding the best pair of shoes for them by taking them through a fit process.
• Build customer loyalty through gaining trust and understanding of what a client is looking for.
• Maintained a high level of knowledge about each brand in stores.
• Answering phone calls and emails.
• Assisting to maintain records of store inventory.
• Organization of the store and products.
• Joining in community programs with the store to get more clients involved in running.

Veterinarian Technician - Heart + Paw Ballston Quarter - Arlington, VA

(2022-04 - 2023-05)

• Taking client phone calls and assisting with questions making sure they are answered in a timely manner.
• Assisting in managing hospitals daily schedule.
• Maintaining ongoing and constant communication with clients.
• Client education.
• Contacting outside sources for patient information to input into files.
• Teaching new hires for their roles and making sure each is prepared to be on their own.
• Reaching out and scheduling meetings with outside reps for hospital products.
• Reaching out to clients daily for updates on previous visits to hospital.

Lead Technician - Arlington Animal Hospital - Arlington, VA

(2017-10 - 2022-04)

• Maintained open communication and balance on the floor with the entire staff.
• Reviewed resumes for potential new hires.
• Assisted manager with phone and in person interviews.
• Trained newly hired technicians.

Veterinary Technician - Broomfield Veterinary Hospital - Broomfield, CO

(2013-10 - 2017-09)

• Proficient with Avimark software.
• Taking patient history.
• Getting TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Prepared specimens to be shipped to an outside lab.
• Animal restraint while procedures are being done. For dogs, cats, and many exotic animals.
• Setting up the x-ray machine and positioning patients while taking radiographs.
• Venipunctures, placing IV catheters.
• Induce and intubate patients for anesthetic procedures; perform injections via IM, SQ, and IV.
• Calculation doses of medications.
• Administered anesthetic drugs as provided by the veterinarian.
• Monitored up to three medical surgeries/dental procedures 2+ times a week.
• Perform up to three dental procedures with dental radiographs 2+ times a week.
• Fill and give prescriptions to patients.
• Compounding medications for exotic animals and smaller patients.
• Give vaccines.
• Doing follow up calls on a daily basis to check on each patient.
• Going on house calls with the veterinarian.
• Provided basic needs to patients while at the clinic (food, water, attention).

Dog Runner - Denver Dog Joggers - Denver, CO

(2015-07 - 2017-09)

• Following an online schedule on a daily basis.
• Reading and understanding each dog's behavior and needs for their run.
• Entering client's homes and leashing each dog before exiting.
• Taking dogs on runs ranging from 30 minutes – 60 minutes.
• Observing each dog while on runs for any sign of discomfort.
• Providing a daily log following the run for the client to read.
• Making sure each dog has fresh water at the end of each session.

Veterinary Technician - The Animal Doctor - Broomfield, CO

(2011-04 - 2015-10)

• Proficient with Avimark software.
• Taking patient history.
• Getting TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Laboratory work including blood work, fecal analysis, ear swabs, and urinalysis.
• Animal restraint while procedures are being done. For dogs and cats.
• Setting up the x-ray machine and taking x-rays of patients.
• Prepare animals for surgery including drawing blood, placing IV catheter, and shaving.
• Calculate doses of medications.
• Administered anesthetic drugs as provided by the veterinarian.
• Give vaccines.
• Monitored or performed up to four medical surgeries/dental procedures 2 times a week.
• Filling and giving prescriptions to patients.
• Doing follow up calls on a daily basis to check on each patient.
• Providing basic needs to patients while at the clinic (food, water, attention).

Associate Degree - Veterinary Technology - Community College of Denver (2011-05)

Prerequisites - Front Range Community College (2009-05)

High School Diploma - Broomfield High School (2008-05)