Alex Gutierrez
Monterey Animal Hospital
Salinas,CA
2
Languages
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated veterinary professional with hands-on experience in animal handling, care, and surgical assistance. Strong problem-solver with effective communication and training skills, committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care and enhancing team performance. Adaptable in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal patient care.
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
- Managed animal intake procedures, including health assessments and vaccination records.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and best practices in animal handling and care.
- Implemented inventory control measures for medical supplies, optimizing resource availability.
- Developed client education materials to improve pet care knowledge among owners.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Performed full mouth dental radiographs and cleaning of teeth.
- Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
- Assist with prepping animals for anesthesia and inducing/intubating.
- Assist with monitoring during anesthesia and post op care.
Internship Student
3 Months- Supported adoption events by coordinating logistics and engaging with potential adopters.
- Assisted in daily animal care, ensuring health and safety standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities, promoting a safe environment for animals and visitors.
- Performed animal restraint when necessary to better support animal care.
- Administered vaccines and medications
- Cleaned, wrapped, and auto-claved tools for surgery and treatments.
- Performed phlebotomy's for patients who needed further diagnostic bloodwork ran.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging.
Seasonal Worker
1 Month- Assisted in loading and unloading delivery vehicles, maintaining efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
- Operated package sorting equipment to ensure timely processing and distribution of shipments.
Administrative Assistant
5 Years 8 Months- Processed billing for sprays and chemicals used in Salinas fields, ensuring accurate records and timely payment.
- Billing for sprays and chemicals used for fields in Salinas
- Organized and filed paperwork, facilitating efficient access to documents and smooth transportation to storage.
- Utilized Microsoft Office and Excel to streamline administrative tasks and improve document management.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Certificate of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Science
Skills
Animal Husbandry
Blood Sampling & Analysis
Animal anatomy and physiology
Medication administration
Excel at animal restraint.
Cleaning and sanitizing
Anesthesia monitoring
Team communication
Medication administration
Animal restraint
Multitasking
Problem resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Monterey Animal Hospital
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Internship Student
SPCA
03.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Seasonal Worker
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Administrative Assistant
Tanimura & Antle
10.2016 - 06.2022Read More
Monterey Peninsula College
No Degree from Computer Science
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Central Coast College
Certificate of Veterinary Technology from Veterinary Science
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