Susan A. Allen 1517 Chadderton Ct.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 970-319-5711
Email: greensheep@earthlink.net

Qualifications Veterinary Technician desiring challenging position which utilizes technical skills, communication skills and management experience. Excellent client communication and written communication ability. Good organization skills. Loyal, people-oriented, self-sufficient and creative worker.
Education A.A.S. Applied Science, Veterinary Technology, 2006
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Studied microbiology, pharmacology and veterinary mathematics, clinical pathology, handling and restraint, nutrition, toxicology, clinical management, pathology, emergency and critical care, surgical nursing, animal behavior, and jurisprudence. Daily hands-on nursing care of various species on a working farm and animal hospital.

B.A. English and Journalism, 1986
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Work Experience Surgical Nurse, Summer 2006
Colorado Canine Orthopedics, Colorado Springs

Assisted with day-to-day nursing care of surgical patients, anesthesia, drug dispensing and prescription fills, radiography, in-house lab work, surgical nursing, client communication.

Intern Veterinary Technician, March-April 2006
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital, Glenwood Springs

Assisted with day-to-day nursing care of patients, anesthesia, dentistry, drug dispensing and prescription fills, preliminary patient exam and history, in-house lab work, surgical nursing, client communication.

On-call Emergency Technician, 2004-2006
Glenwood Veterinary Clinic, Equine Hospital

Overnight nursing care of equine patients, surgical assisting.

Family Services Manager, 1990-1994
Arc Suburban, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Trained and supervised 80+ volunteer peer counselors for a parent-to-parent support network for children with disabilities; represented organization at state and county level governmental committees; wrote grants; provided direct support counseling and advocacy.

Community Education Coordinator/Crisis Counselor, 1988-1996
Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, Minnesota
Dakota County Sexual Assault Services, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Counseled victims of sexual assault and harassment; provided educational presentations to community groups, businesses and schools. Facilitated support groups. Assisted with volunteer training.

Owner and Proprietor
Green Sheep Designs, 1994-present

Developed design company for quilting pattern line, taught quilting skills in several communities across U.S. and online. Also designed web sites for non-profit organizations, under same company name.

Head Teacher, Infant Program/Safety Coordinator, 1986-88
KinderCare, Inc., Apple Valley, Minnesota

Supervised staff of 5 for children aged 6 weeks to 24 months at large daycare center. Communicated with parents daily regarding progress of children and special issues. Coordinated efforts for center to comply to OSHA safety regulations on premises and within all age programs. Daily direct supervision of children 6 weeks to 12 years.

Volunteer Experience
  • Secretary/Club Advisor, Vet Tech Club, Colorado Mountain College, 2004-present
  • Foster Parent, Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.), 2005
  • Western Slope Horse Rescue, Eagle, Colorado, 2004-present
  • Service Dog Evaluator, Freedom Service Dogs (Denver), 2005-present
Professional Memberships
  • NAVTA - National Association of Veterinary Technicians
  • CACVT - Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians
  • AAHA - American Animal Hospital Association
Special Skills
  • Dog training, including special training with aggressive dogs
  • Published freelance writer (magazines and newspapers) since 1990
  • Extensive crisis counseling and support group facilitation experience
  • Spoken and written fluency in French, good reading comprehension of Spanish


References available upon request.

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