Jessica Coleman
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic Registered Veterinary Technician with over seven years of extensive experience in emergency and critical care nursing. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance client communication while maintaining a cohesive and organized workspace. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead
Veterinary Emergency Group
Nora
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Maintained an organized and cohesive shift by promoting a positive work environment, problem-solving, prioritizing, and supporting team members.
- Proficient at assisting with surgeries on small and exotic animals.
- Perform venipuncture on and place IV catheters in small animals and exotics.
- Tracking of weekly surgical inventory needs.
Registered Veterinary Technician (ER/ICW) - Evening Shift Lead
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
Fishers
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Perform venipuncture, radiography, fluid therapy, electrocardiograms, and ophthalmic testing
- Administer injections, dispense medications, coagulation/diagnostic testing
- Provide kennel care management, surgical nursing, client education, take patient histories
- Anesthesia administration and monitoring, jugular catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, nasal cannula placement, cystocentesis
- Help lead coworkers and assure the shift runs smoothly
- Deescalate tense situations (clients or coworkers) while management is not in the building
Corporal, E-4
United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 03.2018
- Direct and mentor fellow Marines, instruct and improve peers and superiors on the rifle and pistol range
- Operate various tactical vehicles through rough terrain, proficient in troubleshooting equipment while maintaining safety
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute at International Business College
Indianapolis, IN12.2018
Skills
- Emergency and critical care nursing
- Shift Leadership experience
- Surgical anesthetist and circulator
- Surgical supply inventory coordinator
- Urinary catheter placement and maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Nasogastric and orogastric tube placement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Abdomino/thoracocentesis
- Client communication and care
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead
Veterinary Emergency Group
01.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Veterinary Technician (ER/ICW) - Evening Shift Lead
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
01.2019 - 01.2025
Corporal, E-4
United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute at International Business College