Ashley Sandiford

Perform phlebotomy, place and maintain IV catheters, perform dental cleanings, induce/intubate and monitor anesthesia, and calculate/administer medications while communicating abnormalities to DVMs to ensure patient safety.

Provided gold-standard emergency and critical care for domestic animals, exotics, and wildlife including phlebotomy, anesthesia, dental procedures, radiography, lab work, and client triage while assisting in treatment planning.

Monitored ICU patients, administered treatments and fluids, assisted with triage, radiology, CPR per RECOVER guidelines, phlebotomy and wildlife stabilization to support critical care teams.

Observed general practice and fear-free small animal medicine, assisted with in-house cytologies and vaccine administration to develop foundational clinical skills.

Activities and societies: Licensed Veterinary Technician (Aug 2023); Fear Free Certified; volunteer and internship experience in marine mammal stranding response, wildlife rehabilitation, and aquarium husbandry.

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, preparing for clinical veterinary technician responsibilities including patient care, diagnostics, and supportive treatments.