Karam J Walia

Pacific Northwest Laboratories

Apr 2014 to 2000
Senior Technician
Charter College

Jan 2014 to 2000
Student Success Officer
Associated Students of Washington State University
Richland, WA
Aug 2013 to May 2014
Director of Multicultural Affairs
WESTGATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Tacoma, WA
Oct 1997 to Aug 2013
VETERINARY ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATION

Washington State University (Tri-Cities)
Richland, WA
2013 to 2015
Bachelors of Science in GENERAL SCIENCES
SAN JUAN COLLEGE
Farmington, NM
May 2010 to Nov 2012
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE in VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
San Juan College
Farmington, NM
2010 to 2012
Animal Sciences

-Client relation and patient charts. -mixing and controlling the administration of the proper vaccinations required per breed and animal type. -Taking basic vitals in patients prior to examination by the attending veterinarian. -Handling blood samples and using them to run CBC's (Complete Blood Count) with an Idexx Hematology device. -Handling blood samples and using them to run General Chemistry and Pre anesthetic diagnostic tests with an Idexx Vet-Test device. -Handling blood samples for distribution to an outside lab (Idexx & Antech). -Ordering Prescription and maintenance diets through Hills Science Diet, and through Royal Canine. -Ordering and maintaining supplies and pharmaceuticals for the office. -Admitting and releasing patients with proper instructions for pre and post operations. -Assisting in surgeries ranging from spay and neuters, ACL rupture repair, orthopedic surgeries, exploratory surgeries, mass removals, and other simple to extensive procedures. -Surgery preparations and sterilization procedures. -Maintaining and flushing IV therapy patients. -Suture and penrose tube removal -Manual and Digital X-ray operation. Both taking and developing x-rays with proper procedures. -Operating Cornerstone veterinary management software. -Technical support within the office. -Managed employees and employee scheduling. -Created and managed all clinic documents.