McKayla Halverson
@mckaylahalverson
Compassionate veterinary technician delivering skilled clinical, surgical, and radiographic care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dependable, Fear Free–certified veterinary technician with over two years of hands-on experience assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures for a variety of animal patients.
My clinical strengths include radiography, laboratory diagnostics, pharmacy support, anesthesia and surgical instrument prep, and post-operative nursing for companion and large animals. I maintain accurate patient records using Covetrus Impromed, Pulse, and Cornerstone.
I have worked across small-animal and large-animal settings, performing tasks such as positioning for x-rays, running blood analyzers and microscopes, administering vaccines and medications, and preparing livestock and equine patients for surgery.
I bring strong customer service, time management, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach, and I am eager to continue growing my technical skills in a fast-paced veterinary practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Veterinary Technician
South Paw Animal Health
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Operate radiographic equipment and enforce radiation safety, maintain and autoclave surgical instruments, perform lab diagnostics (CBC, urinalysis) and manage patient records while collaborating with veterinarians on interpretation.
Veterinary Technician
Walden Lake Animal Clinic
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)
Provided medical care for horses and livestock including restraint, catheter placement, dental floating, wound care and perioperative preparation and monitoring; maintained herd records and administered mass injections.
Veterinary Assist/Nurse
Four Paws Veterinary Hospital
May 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)
Performed radiography and routine lab testing (urinalysis, blood counts), prepared animals and instruments for surgery, and administered medications, vaccines and treatments per veterinarian orders.
Administrative Assistant
Bach Land Development
Aug 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 9 months)
Managed financial recordkeeping including tracking credit-card and material purchases, entered payroll in QuickBooks, issued subcontractor checks and maintained organized filing and email communications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HCHillsborough Community College
Veterinary Technical Degree, Veterinary Technology
2022 -
Pursuing a Veterinary Technical degree at Hillsborough Community College focusing on clinical and technical skills for veterinary care.
A.P. Leto Comprehensive High School
High School Diploma, General Education
2014 - 2018
High school diploma obtained from A.P. Leto Comprehensive High School with foundational coursework preparing for postsecondary technical training.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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