Janie Van Jura
Asheville
Summary
Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with strong focus on delivering hands-on care and ensuring well-being of animals. Expert in anesthesia, performing diagnostic tests, and advanced procedures. Reliable team member who effectively manages clinical tasks and supports veterinarians in fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Asheville Humane Society
Asheville, NC
02.2026 - Current
- Leads a team doing HVHQSN. Duties include: drawing and administering drugs for each patient, intubating, monitoring anesthesia, and monitoring recovery. Also follows up on any surgical rechecks necessary.
- Administers medications and treatments under veterinary supervision, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Educates pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures to enhance animal well-being.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
VEG ER for Pets
Asheville, NC
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Triage patients as they enter the hospital
- Go over treatment plans, consent, and payment with owners
- Obtain blood samples, radiographs, and perform cystocentesis for sterile urine samples
- Place IV catheters, PICC lines, and Central lines as needed
- Place urinary catheters
- Placed nasal catheters
- Place NG tubes
- Monitor anesthesia for surgery cases ASA IV+
- Administer drugs/monitor sedation
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration for hospitalized animals.
- Interpreted test results to assess animal health status; reported findings to veterinarian staff members.
- Evaluated patient progress and communicated changes in condition to the veterinary team.
- Attended continuing education seminars and courses related to veterinary technology topics.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials including chemicals, drugs and needles.
- Prepared various diagnostic imaging studies under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Dispensed prescription medications according to established protocols.
- Assisted in the surgical preparation of animals, monitored anesthetized patients during surgery and provided post-operative care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all patients using computer software systems.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
Charlotte St Animal Hospital
Asheville, NC
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration for hospitalized animals.
- Utilized advanced skills in dentistry such as charting periodontal disease stages and performing dental cleanings
- Assisted in the surgical preparation of animals, monitored anesthetized patients during surgery and provided post-operative care.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
ASPCA
Asheville, NC
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Led a team of surgeons and veterinary assistants day to day
- Daily made decisions on best practice to induce and monitor a large number of patients for surgery
- Monitored anesthesia and recovery for a large volume of patients
- Prepared and recorded controlled medications for induction and intubation of patients
- High level of experience with intubating patients - roughly 10,000 animals intubated in my career
- High level of experience giving IV injections and obtaining IV access via catheterization
Education
AAS - Veterinary Technology in Veterinary Technology
AB-Tech
Asheville, NC06.2018
Skills
- Client education
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory diagnostics
Certification
RVT
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Asheville Humane Society
02.2026 - Current
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
VEG ER for Pets
08.2023 - 02.2026
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
Charlotte St Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
ASPCA
07.2018 - 11.2022
AAS - Veterinary Technology in Veterinary Technology
AB-Tech