Dakota Causgrove
Round Lake
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 6 years of experience and specific expertise in Neurology. Continuing to grow in this field providing excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Animal Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Worked in internal Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology, and Cardiology
- Obtained blood samples for laboratory analysis, in house and send outs.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provide patient care
- Run and maintain the MRI, Providing advanced diagnostic imaging
- Set up for procedures and maintain equipment and tools.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Assistant
Fox Lake Animal Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Triaged urgent patients, and provided appropriate patient care
- obtained blood samples and ran in house labs
- Discharged patients, with the appropriate take home instructions and provided information on how to appropriately take care of their pets.
- Held patients and restrained for Physical Examination
- Medicated the pets via IV, SQ, IM injections.
Firefighter EMT
Antioch Fire Department
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Fire Fighter EMT
Knollwood Fire Department
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Associate of Science - Fire Science
College of Lake County
Grayslake IL05-2014
Skills
- Client Communication and Relations
- Obtaining advanced diagnostic imaging via MRI
- Anesthesia
- Catheter placement/blood draws
- Familiarity of how to run lab work and send out
- Setting up the OR and pack and prep
- Problem solving
- Medical Math
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Animal Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Fox Lake Animal Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Firefighter EMT
Antioch Fire Department
07.2015 - 10.2018
Fire Fighter EMT
Knollwood Fire Department
01.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
College of Lake County
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