Anita Rivera
Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Technician with proven experience supporting Veterinarians to provide the best quality medical care. Team player skilled at communicating with clients and associates in order to maintain optimal patient flow.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LVT
ASPCA Community Medicine
Bronx, NY
10.2019 - Current
• Induce and monitor anesthesia on 40 surgeries per day
• Maintain surgery flow
• Maintain drug logs and patient records
• Assist with patient discharges
• Assist with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare medications to go home
• Maintain inventory
• Assist with euthanasia
• Train new hires and interns
LVT
ASPCA Animal Hospital
New York, NY
10.2004 - 10.2019
• Obtain patient history and vitals
• Create estimate and treatment sheets
• Perform various types of labwork
• Administer medications and vaccines
• Fill prescriptions
• Induce and monitor anesthesia for procedures
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
• Take inventory and stock supplies as needed
• Prioritize workflow based on hospital and patient needs
• Train and coach LVT interns and new hires
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Associate of Applied Science -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY09.2004
Skills
- Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
- Detail oriented
- Possess excellent animal handling skills that meet fear free guidelines
- Possess excellent client communication skills
Timeline
LVT
ASPCA Community Medicine
10.2019 - Current
LVT
ASPCA Animal Hospital
10.2004 - 10.2019
Licenses & Certifications
Associate of Applied Science -
LaGuardia Community College