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Joanna Vaughn

@joannavaughn

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Experienced veterinary technician with 20 years providing compassionate patient and client care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a veterinary role where I can apply clinical skills, lead and train staff, and contribute to excellent patient and client care in a collaborative practice.

I am a skilled veterinary technician with 20 years of hands-on experience in clinical veterinary medicine, focused on delivering empathetic care to both patients and clients.

I have proven experience leading and teaching in the workplace, training new staff, managing schedules, and serving as the controlled substance log officer.

My clinical duties include assisting veterinarians during appointments, performing laboratory tasks, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, and performing dental procedures while also handling front-desk and phone responsibilities.

I communicate effectively to diffuse difficult situations and maintain high standards of patient care and clinic operations, and I take pride in mentoring new team members to improve practice efficiency and patient outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Veterinary Technician

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Casselman Veterinary Services

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 9 months)

Lead veterinary technician overseeing controlled substance logs, staff schedules, and training of new hires while assisting veterinarians with procedures, dental work, anesthesia induction/monitoring, and laboratory duties. Improved clinic efficiency through coordinated scheduling and staff development.

Anesthesia Monitoring Controlled Substance Logging Scheduling Clinical Training Client Communication Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Mason Dixon Veterinary Services

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (5 years 11 months)

Supported veterinary appointments and patient care activities, assisting with laboratory tasks, client communication, and general clinic workflow to maintain quality care. Worked collaboratively with clinical staff to facilitate treatments and procedures.

Patient Restraint Client Communication Clinical Support Record keeping Team Collaboration

Veterinary Assistant

Casselman Veterinary Services

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006 (5 years 11 months)

Provided patient handling, assisted veterinarians with appointments and laboratory duties, and supported front desk operations; performed dental procedures and induced/monitored anesthesia. Maintained controlled substance logs and supported clinic operations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Anesthesia Monitoring Controlled Substance Logging Client Communication Staff Training