Alvaro Lopez
Walker,LA
Summary
Motivated fourth-year veterinary student at LSU with a passion for small animal surgery. Seeking to apply my clinical and surgical skills in a challenging rotating internship, with the goal of advancing towards a residency in surgery. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to a collaborative veterinary team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Student
LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Anatomy Club: Vice President - Coordinated lunch meetings, wetlabs, and assisted with student outreach.
- Surgery Club: Special Events Coordinator - Organized and participated in wetlabs, including spay procedures on cadavers.
- Emergency Club: Chief of Operations - Managed event logistics and coordinated club operations.
Veterinary Student
Personal Externships
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Mobile Unit (Shelter Medicine): Assisted with spays and neuters, performed suturing, and participated in fieldwork, including Angola prison outreach.
- Companion Animal Alliance (Shelter): Assisted in multiple cat neuters and spays, with the majority occurring during TNR Sundays (bi-monthly, still attending).
- Veterinary Healthcare Associates in Winter Haven, FL: conducted catheter placements, blood collection, and helped with exploratory surgery, urinary catheterizations, and mass removals.
- Animal Medical and Surgical Hospital: perfomed a spay and neuter on wolves!
Veterinary Student
LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Anatomy Lab: Assisted with maceration, embalming, and organ collection for educational purposes.
- Research Lab: Conducted cardiac perfusion and brain collection, including brain sectioning for research projects.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical and Surgical Hospital
Metairie, LA
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted with animal restraint, patient history collection, vaccine administration, blood draws, and surgical preparation. Monitored anesthesia and provided postoperative care. Performed diagnostic tests, including bloodwork and fecals. Managed medication dispensing, inventory organization, and kennel cleanliness. Actively participated in client education on preventive care and post-surgical instructions. Collaborated closely with veterinarians and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.
Veterinary Assistant
ARK Animal Hospital
Jefferson, LA
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Similar experience as the hospital presented above.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Veterinary Medicine
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2020
Skills
- Experience in performing spays and neuters Assisting in TPLO, fracture repairs, amputations, and exploratory laparotomies
- Monitoring patient vitals during surgery
- Expertise in catheter placement, blood collection, administering vaccines, and post-operative care
- Experienced with medical record software (Cornerstone, AVImark)
- Strong ability to educate clients on preventative care, post-surgical instructions, and general animal health
- Proven leadership in organizing student clubs and events, coordinating wetlabs, and managing emergency simulations
- Skilled in working with veterinary staff to ensure efficient clinic operations and patient care
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Extremely family oriented. Very closed knit group of friends.
- Love spending time out doors, especially when playing sports.
- Enjoy watching my favorite team the New Orleans Saints!
- Currently have three cats and two dogs, looking to add more in the near future!
Timeline
Veterinary Student
Personal Externships
06.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Student
LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine
08.2022 - 02.2024
Veterinary Student
LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine
06.2022 - 08.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical and Surgical Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
Veterinary Assistant
ARK Animal Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Veterinary Medicine
University of New Orleans
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