Elizabeth Haugh
@elizabethhaugh
Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with leadership in emergency care and protocols.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Fear Free Certified Elite Professional with over 17 years of hands-on veterinary experience, including 7+ years in emergency and urgent care settings.
I have led clinical teams as head technician across multiple hospitals, directing surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient stabilization while managing scheduling and workflow to optimize coverage and efficiency.
I design and implement protocols that improve safety and reduce errors, maintain controlled drug logs and regulatory compliance, and perform diagnostics including radiography, IV catheterization, phlebotomy, and lab work.
I prioritize staff development and client communication, coaching teams, running trainings and meetings, and delivering compassionate in-home and clinic care to enhance patient outcomes and service quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head Registered Veterinary Technician
Lowell Animal Hospital
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Manage scheduling and workflow across departments, maintain controlled drug logs and compliance, lead staff meetings and coaching, and oversee surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and client education to improve efficiency and care quality.
Veterinary Technician
Halo Pet Hospice
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia support, place IV catheters, restrain patients for treatments, manage billing/payments, and maintain secure controlled substance logs with compassionate after-care coordination.
Head Registered Veterinary Technician
Hanover Veterinary Hospital
Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Directed elective and emergency surgeries, managed anesthesia and weekly preventive maintenance on lab/anesthesia equipment, and designed protocols to close process gaps while leading staff education and workflow improvements.
Head Registered Veterinary Technician
Animal Urgent Care
Feb 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw scheduling, OSHA administration and team training, triaged and stabilized emergency patients, and monitored anesthesia while maintaining safety and standards of care across shifts.
Head Registered Veterinary Technician
Coyne Veterinary Center
Jun 2018 - Mar 2019 (9 months)
Managed surgical suite setup and monitoring, performed dentistry and radiography, trained staff on clinical skills, and maintained controlled medication inventory and logs.
Registered Veterinary Technician
North Central Veterinary Emergency Center
Mar 2012 - Nov 2017 (5 years 8 months)
Acted as head technician on shift supervising 1–3 technicians, assisted in emergency stabilization and anesthesia, supported surgeries, managed billing, and maintained hospital logs to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Hanover Veterinary Hospital
Aug 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 9 months)
Performed anesthesia induction, intubation and monitoring, dental cleanings, radiography, phlebotomy and lab work, and managed clinic inventory and supply orders to maintain operational readiness.
Registered Veterinary Technician
McPheron Animal Clinic
Oct 2008 - May 2009 (7 months)
Monitored anesthetized patients, administered medications, performed radiography, dental cleanings and phlebotomy, and provided after-hours care to ensure continuity of clinical services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vet Tech Institute, Fort Wayne
Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology
2007 - 2008
Completed an Associate of Science in Applied Science — Veterinary Technician program focused on clinical veterinary nursing, anesthesia, radiography, and lab diagnostics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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