Lisa Leary
Edgewater
Summary
Dynamic Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology. Skilled in advanced ICU care and medication calculations, I excel in client communication and protocol development. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care and effective team training. Awaiting RECOVER certification to further elevate my expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology
Annapolis
06.2013 - Current
- Proficient with all aspects of veterinary patient care including medication calculations, phlebotomy, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, and IV catheter placement.
- Proficient in laboratory skills including collecting and processing samples for lab shipment as well as in-house testing using Procyte, Catalyst, and others.
- Proficient in advanced ICU patient care including placement of NG and esophageal feeding tubes, starting and monitoring insulin CRIs, central line/PICC line use, urinary catheter placement and use, blood/plasma transfusions, and more.
- RECOVER Basic and Advanced Life Support trained- currently awaiting RECOVER certification within next 6 months
- Excellent client communication and education skills.
- Proficient in equipment maintenance for anesthesia, ultrasound, and endoscopy units.
- Practice Manager from 2015-2025 with skills including team training, scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
Research Pharmacologist
Perkin Elmer.Inc
Hanover
06.2006 - 06.2013
- Experienced in-vivo and in-vitro contract research studies to determine effectiveness of novel drugs.
- Managed large colony of transgenic and immunodeficient strains including breeding and testing for wanted genetic expression.
- Experienced in use of IVIS imaging systems for bioluminescence and fluorescence monitoring of tumor burden in mice.
- Created and performed surgical protocols for Next Generation Tumor Sequencing (NGS) and therapy testing.
- Memeber of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) responsible for creating and reviewing all protocols used for research studies involving animals from colony.
Veterinary Assistant
South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
Edgewater
09.1996 - 06.2006
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and treatment options.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and kennels.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Avian Sciences
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD06-2006
Skills
- Medication calculations
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Advanced ICU care
- Laboratory processing
- Client communication
- Protocol development
- Medical record-keeping
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Maryland- current and in good standing
Affiliations
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health Team volunteer- activities include checking-in state/county fair animals as well as completing animal health checks during fair times.
- Veterinary team education presentations on diabetes management and FreeStyle Libre use. Currently working on a CPR and life support presentation.
Accomplishments
- AAHA Diabetes Champion certified in fall 2024
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology
06.2013 - Current
Research Pharmacologist
Perkin Elmer.Inc
06.2006 - 06.2013
Veterinary Assistant
South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
09.1996 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Avian Sciences
University of Maryland, College Park
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