Casey Tedder
Sims
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Veterinary Assistant with over 13 years of progressive experience across general practice, high-volume spay/neuter, and specialty hospital environments. Skilled in anesthesia, surgical assistance, advanced monitoring, patient care, and client education. Experienced in collaborating with Veterinarians, Surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver the highest standard of care. Recognized for precision, calm under pressure, and dedication to patient safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Sims
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Monitored and responded to critical patients during perioperative care to maintain stability and support recovery.
- Assisted surgeons in high-risk procedures, facilitating smooth transitions from induction through recovery to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided advanced anesthesia support for specialty surgeries, including ventilator-assisted procedures.
- Executed arterial catheterization for invasive blood pressure monitoring, enhancing patient assessment accuracy.
- Administered local blocks to enhance pain control in complex surgical cases.
Veterinary Assistant
Onslow Animal Hospital
Jacksonville
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed anesthesia during surgical procedures with boarded mobile surgeon, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Placed IV catheters in hospitalized and surgical patients to ensure proper care.
- Performed radiographs and abdominal ultrasounds, certified in Oncura ultrasound techniques.
- Obtained blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
- Conducted patient triage by obtaining histories and documenting vital signs to prioritize care.
- Educated clients on preventative health and post-surgical recovery strategies to enhance pet care.
Veterinary Assistant
Affordable Pet Day Clinic
Beaufort
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Monitored anesthesia and patients perioperatively in general surgeries to ensure safety and stability.
- Performed dental cleanings and supported oral surgeries, ensuring effective post-operative recovery care.
- Obtained necessary samples for laboratory diagnostics and administered vaccines to promote patient health.
- Educated clients on pet care and utilized proper restraint techniques to facilitate efficient examinations.
Skills
- Provide comprehensive anesthesia support from sedation through induction, surgery, extubation, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and sterile technique
- IV and arterial catheter placement
- Local block administration
- Patient triage and critical care monitoring
- CPR and emergency interventions
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Onslow Animal Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Affordable Pet Day Clinic
06.2015 - 07.2018