Alvina Litzin
Summary
Highly interactive Veterinary Technician with sound knowledge of all canines and felines. Patient, friendly and understands pet nutrition. Detail-oriented and delivers great customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Tempe Lake veterinary clinic and pet resort
Tempe
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and treatments of various animals.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained health records for patients.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in small procedures during operations.
- Veterinary laboratory sample handling in clinic and sent out labs.
- Inserting IV catheters for various of pets (procedures or administering medications).
- Experienced administering injections
- Provided compassionate care and comfort to animals during recovery periods.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Educated clients on proper animal nutrition and preventive health care techniques.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Tempe
08.2021 - Current
- Operated material handling equipment to move products efficiently within the warehouse.
- Sorted and organized inventory for optimal storage and easy retrieval.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement of products.
Veterinary Assistant
Paradise valley animal clinic
Phoenix
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments.
- Monitored animal health and reported changes to veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on care, nutrition, and wellness practices.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms and treatment areas.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
Education
Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Science
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ 05.2021 - 02.2022
Skills
- Animal handling
- Surgical assistance
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical recordkeeping
- IV catheter insertion
- Client communication
- Laboratory sample processing
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Prescribing medication
- Treatment administration
- Emergency and preventive care
- Laboratory skills
- Suture removal
- Skin scraping
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Tempe Lake veterinary clinic and pet resort
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Science
Carrington College
05.2021 - 02.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Paradise valley animal clinic
02.2021 - 10.2021