Julie Mumford

I have been with Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital since it opened in July of 2020. Along with being an ER nurse, I am in charge of balancing and maintaining our controlled substance logs. As an ER nurse my dutied include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring critical care patients to ensure stability and prompt intervention, as needed.

• Assisting veterinarians during emergency procedures and surgeries.
• Educating pet owners on post-treatment care and medication administration.
• Collecting and analyzing specimens for laboratory testing to inform treatment decisions.
• Provide exemplary client education on animal health and positive care practices.
• Cleaning and disinfecting medical areas to control odors and prevent disease spread.
• Administering medications according to prescribed schedules, documenting any changes observed.
• Conducting preliminary patient assessments, gathering histories and documenting symptoms.
• Processing patients and maintaining accurate client records for efficiency.
• Assisting veterinarians during emergency procedures and surgeries.
• Providing emergency medical care to hospitalized animals.
• Utilizing Fear-Free techniques to mitigate anxiety and keep animals calm.
• Utilizing various veterinary equipment such as x-ray machines, ultrasound devices, endoscopes and electrocardiograms.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to the veterinary team.

For the first two years that I worked at Prescott Area Pet Emergency Hospital, I worked as a technician manager and a fulltime ER nurse. After 2 years, I stepped down as a manager and worked as an ER nurse only. Those duties include, but were not limited to the following:

• Monitoring animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Monitoring critical care patients
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
• Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Processed new patients and updated client records
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Assisted veterinary surgeon in multiple surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
• Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Developed team communications and information for team meetings.
• Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, ordering medical supplies, and balancing/reconciling controlled drugs
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
• Helping create and maintain equal and appropriate employee schedules and allowing for time off and holidays/sick days

Served on board regulating veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, and veterinary premises in Arizona overseeing animal care

Lead technician, Dentistry, surgery, lab, room tech. pit tech. Controlled drug balancing. Technician training PMP inputting to the state. Client education.

Previously lead technician at the Equine Hospital from 2007-2009, and helped establish the beginning of their anesthetic protocols.

• Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Cared for children ages 2 to 5 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.

Taught Anatomy and Physiology as part of the Veterinary Technology track at the high school. Students were predominantly sophomores with interest in pursuing degrees in veterinary medicine or human medicine in college.

Certified Veterinary technician in a small animal hospital. In charge of staff education and training new assistants/technicians. Helped implement new protocols for AAHA inspection/approval.

**While living in California I was also on a list for relief technicians for several area hospitals ranging from La Jolla to Poway, which included Small Animal/Exotics and Emergency Hospitals.**

I began working as kennel technician for 2 months, before being moved up to a veterinary assistant. I worked as an assistant while studying to become a CVT. I passed my Certified Veterinary Technician State and National Examinations in 2000.