Ana Alfaro
Austin,TX
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 4 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Paz
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
John B Connally High School
Austin, TX05.2013
Skills
- Animal Restraining
- Animal Vaccinations
- Pet Feeding and Care
- Vaccination Administration
- Medical Triage
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Restraint Techniques
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Digital Radiographs
- High-Pressure Environments
- Client Education
- Lab Animal Restraint
Accomplishments
Fear Free Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Paz
07.2020 - 05.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield
07.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
John B Connally High School