Alyssa Dombrowski
@alyssadombrowski
Registered Veterinary Technician delivering compassionate clinical care.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with hands-on clinical experience across companion and research animal settings, trained in anesthesia, dental procedures, and advanced technician skills. I hold a Veterinary Technician AAS and Veterinary Assistant certification with strong academic honors and consistent professional development.
My clinical background includes inducing and intubating patients, performing dental extractions and radiographs, venipuncture, catheterization, ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, and controlled-drug recordkeeping. I am Fear Free certified and experienced training staff, writing SOPs, conducting audits, and using multiple practice management systems including Pulse/eVet, Cornerstone, and Vetspire.
I bring reliable, detail-oriented care across high-volume clinics and research institutions, a track record of improving clinic workflows, and commitment to continuing best practices in patient welfare and team training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fear Free Certified RVT
Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic
May 2025 - Present (5 months)
Trained staff on anesthesia, vital monitoring, and surgical pain management; induced and intubated patients for procedures and performed dental extractions and radiographs under DVM supervision.
RVT / Hospital Lead
Snug Pet Resort and Animal Hospital
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 (4 months)
Performed venipuncture, vaccinations, and physical exams; managed inventory, wrote SOPs for training, and conducted controlled-drug audits and record-keeping.
Client Service Representative / RVT
San Diego Pet Hospital
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Processed payments and insurance records, performed ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, anesthesia induction/intubation, and dental cleanings while maintaining medical records.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Administered medications, treatments, and vaccinations for exams; performed venipuncture, catheterization, nail trims, anal gland expression, and prescription management.
Research Associate I
CrownBio
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)
Processed and shipped blood samples, performed multiple rodent blood collection and dosing routes, necropsies, and tissue collection supporting studies in immune-mediated diseases.
Animal Health Technician II
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Performed husbandry, feeding, enrichment, and routine care for non-human primates and other species, supporting USDA-covered and research animal programs.
Veterinary Technician Extern
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
May 2019 - Nov 2019 (6 months)
Trained on rodent and rabbit collection/injection techniques, performed rechecks, health reports, and administered treatments for research and clinical cases.
Veterinary Assistant
Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year)
Assisted during surgeries, monitored vitals, performed radiographs, venipuncture, catheterization, dental cleanings, lab tests, and used Avimark for record-keeping.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PIMA Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
2018 - 2019
Grade: 3.89 GPA
Activities and societies: Academic Honors; Perfect Attendance
Completed the Veterinary Technician AAS program with academic honors and perfect attendance, achieving a 3.89 GPA.
PIMA Medical Institute
Veterinary Assistant Certification, Veterinary Assisting
2017 - 2018
Grade: 3.38 GPA
Completed the Veterinary Assistant certification program, achieving a 3.38 GPA.
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