April Bilyeu, RVT, CMAR, RLATg

Experience

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  Bogey Hills Animal Hospital

  Apr 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Volunteer

    Apr 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Volunteer

    Apr 1998 - Jan 2001
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  VCA

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

  Technician

  Animal Husbandry – feeding, walking, documenting illnessesRestraint for procedures, laboratory dutiesHospital management/data entry

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  Applied Science- Veterinary Technology, Sanford Brown College

  May 2007 - Dec 2008

  AAS Veterinary Technology
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  Dardenne Animal Hospital

  Jul 2007 - May 2008

  Veterinary Technician

  General health care - Emergency cases in a fast paced practiceWorked in all aspects of this hospital - Laboratory, Radiology, Surgery, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Recovery, PharmacyRecord Keeping

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  Virbac University

  Jul 2007 - May 2008

  • Veterinary Technician

    Jul 2007 - May 2008

  • Veterinary Technician

    Jul 2007 - May 2008
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  Elm Point Animal Hospital

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2011

  Emergency and critical care of animals Blood drawing techniques on variety of speciesCytology- FNA, parasitology, urinalysis, ear cytologyEffective communication with people and animalsGeneral health care Emergency cases in a fast paced practiceWorked in all aspects of this hospital - Laboratory, Radiology, Surgery, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Recovery, Pharmacy, boarding,OSHA trainer, InventoryOffice Skills: Microsoft Office, Cornerstone,Avimark,Management and leadership skills, record keeping, proper phone etiquetteMulti-taskingAbility to stay focused in stressful situations Show less

  • Registered Veterinary Technician

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Head surgical technician

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2011
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  Mexico Animal Hospital

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

  Registered Veterinary Technician

  Emergency and routine care of patientsAll aspects of hospital- laboratory, radiology, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, recovery, pharmacy, boarding and receptionExceptional laboratory skills- blood drawing, catheter placement, cytology (FNA, histopathology, parasitology, urinalysis, ear cytology)Effective communication skills with people and animalsOffice skills- Cornerstone & Avimark, record keeping, proper phone etiquette, and multi taskingOffice Skills: Microsoft Office, Cornerstone,Avimark,Management and leadership skills, record keeping, proper phone etiquetteMulti-taskingAbility to stay focused in stressful situations[Professional / technical skills][Professional / technical skills][Professional / technical skills; Large and Small Animal CareMarketing Show less

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  Sinclair Research

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2018

  Frontline supervisor charged with the task of leading and organizing a staff consisting of up to 11 individuals. Executed the daily study activities involving NHPs, creating a study schedule and execution of a defined protocol. Instrumental in developing, exploration and adoption of process improvements. Developed and put into practice novel techniques and processes to accomplish protocol requirements via procedures to fit specific cases as well as formal development of SOPs. Conduct all job responsibilities in a manner consistent with all applicable safety and environmental laws and regulations, company policies and procedures and continuously improve safety and environmental performances. Assist in hiring technical staff. Tracked work quality as it pertains to various arenas including: raw data collection, quality control, animal welfare, GLP compliance, protocol adherence or SOP adherence and timely task execution. Performed regular performance evaluations and annual reviews and managing any disciplinary action (including dismissal) of employment of departmental personnel. Interacted with sponsor representatives, regulatory officials, and prospective clients in person and helped facilitate their tours and inspections of the facility. Duties also include: administration of test article, body weight and food consumption measurements, blood collection (though various routes and species), necropsy (various species), socialization and enrichment, perform health screening for primates, order lab supplies and study supplies, electronic data capture, data collection and review. Show less Managed surgical equipment inventory for the surgical team and maintained a calendar of use for surgical equipment. Developed a socialization program to improve the behavior of the feline colony. Instrumental in developing, exploring and adoption of process improvements. Developed and put into practice novel techniques and processes to accomplish protocol requirements via procedures to fit specific cases. Assist in conducting the in-life portion of research projects along with contributing to the animal health program. Responsibilities include: distribution and administration of controlled drugs, ETO operation, dental prophylaxis (various species), castration of swine, spay and neuter of multiple species, tail amputation of primates, assisting with the collection of raw data, collection and processing of bio-samples, surgical support, necropsy, and participate in routine animal husbandry. Administer injections, perform veni punctures and urine collections, and other routine veterinary procedures, such as applying wound dressings, taking vital signs of animals, trim toe nails, etc. Perform routine laboratory tests and interpretation, such as fecal examination, urine analysis, common blood parameters, etc Show less

  • NHP Manager

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Veterinary Technician

    May 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Assistant Veterinary Technician

    Mar 2012 - May 2013
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  What The Cluck Farm

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Owner

  Small family owned Farm

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  The Bionetics Corporation

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2022

  NHP Animal Care Supervisor

  Responsible for oversight of facility operations, logistics and personnel including the day-to-day activities in all primate buildings and their functions. Supervisor charged with the task of leading and organizing a staff consisting of up to 18 individuals. Developed & implemented a compassion fatigue program for all staff. Ensures outstanding animal care and collaborative work environment. In charge of personnel management including but not limited to: performance, disciplinary action, new hire selection and on-boarding, preparing work schedule and assigning all departmental tasks for personnel. Identifies training & development needs of personnel and works to implement training. Responsible for NHP colony oversight including all animal health, housing, transport and study planning. Oversees and coordinates the successful planning and execution of specific animal experiments. Prepares the daily study activities involving NHPs, creating a study schedule and oversight of execution of a defined protocol. Maintains an adequate inventory, orders and accounts for feed, enrichment, medication, and other facility and study related supplies. Develops and maintains records and reports for the areas including logistics, animal husbandry, census, equipment maintenance and attendance. Maintains a safe, clean, orderly animal care environment in compliance with accreditation standards. Collaborates with colleagues to develop, review, modify and implement SOPs. Provides strategic leadership and planning to NCTR laboratory animal programs/projects. Aids with development and coordination of renovations, facility development and repairs or maintenance of equipment or facility infrastructure. Aids with the coordination and communication of Union, Government and Contractor departments. Ensures adherence to applicable institutional, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and accrediting agencies. Planning, development and execution of incorporation of multi-species facility. Show less

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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Nov 2022 - now

  Facility Manager DCM