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ARIZA DELGADO

San Diego,CA

Summary

Animal care professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality care and attention to various species. Known for effective collaboration with team members and adapting to changing needs within facility. Reliable and focused on ensuring well-being and health of all animals, displaying strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Care Technician

Innovive
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
  • Husbandry Services- cage changing, daily health observations, animal welfare, vivarium sanitization, animal receiving and housing
  • Scientific Services- Dosing, necropsy, post-operative care
  • Vivarium Management- Regulatory assistance and equipment maintenance
  • Support Services- Innovive rack maintenance, update electronic data software, inventory management, training, room fogging


Vivarium Technician II

Inovio Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Prepared, performed, and assisted with various in vivo studies
  • Performed blood sample collection via different routes on various types of species
  • Anesthesia induction and maintenance on multiple model types
  • Supervised and maintained inventory for vivarium supplies
  • Prepared documentation and performed data entry record keeping
  • Assisted the principal investigator by aliquoting lab samples
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team

Laboratory Animal Technician

Acculab Life Sciences
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Provided surgical support for large animal surgeries including anesthesia induction, maintenance and monitoring, act as circulating OR nurse during procedures
  • Operated mobile c-arm x-ray unit and ultrasound
  • Set up and operated Lab Chart monitoring equipment for ECG and direct blood pressure measurements
  • Expertise in use and operation of veterinary monitoring equipment and ventilators
  • Performed daily health observations, provided husbandry and care in accordance with standard operating procedures, and relevant regulations to animals housed in the facility, including mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs and swine
  • Operated cage wash and autoclave equipment

Veterinarian Assistant

B Street Veterinary Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supported veterinary staff during emergencies, providing urgent care assistance when needed.
  • Set up anesthetic and monitoring equipment for surgical procedures
  • Collected samples such as urine, feces, skin scrapes and blood to be sent out for the laboratory testing
  • Prepared and sterilized surgical supplies, such as gowns and instrument packs
  • Administered medications to pets and provided consults to clients on how to administer medications at home
  • Took multiple view x-rays to provide patient diagnostics for the Veterinarian
  • Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining clean examination rooms and preparing them for each appointment.

Assistant Manager

City Dog
07.2015 - 05.2018
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
  • Performed inventory and quality control for products stocked in store
  • Provided grooming services, such as bathes for animals and checked and removed ecto-parasites
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Provided clients with basic knowledge of animal nutrition
  • Scheduled appointments by phone and in person, handled client concerns
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations

Student Worker

San Diego County Department of Animal Services
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Shaved and prepared animals for surgical procedures
  • Placed IV catheters for induction of anesthesia
  • Monitored shelter patients for overall well- being including behavior and activity levels
  • Administered medications via SQ, IV and PO routes
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.

Grooming Assistant

PetSmart
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Performed animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, drying and trimming coats, cutting nails, cleaning ears and shampooing
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling process to maximize efficiency and accommodate client preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive referrals.

Education

Associates - Animal Science -Animal Health Technology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
01.2018

Skills

  • Detailed oriented
  • Organized
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Bilingual - Spanish
  • Proficient in dose administration via SQ, IM, IV, IP, PO routes in small and large animals
  • Proficient in blood collection via various routes in small and large animals
  • Safety protocols and procedures

Certification

  • Certified Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

Timeline

Animal Care Technician

Innovive
08.2023 - Current

Vivarium Technician II

Inovio Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 12.2023

Veterinarian Assistant

B Street Veterinary Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019

Student Worker

San Diego County Department of Animal Services
02.2018 - 04.2018

Laboratory Animal Technician

Acculab Life Sciences
01.2018 - 12.2020

Assistant Manager

City Dog
07.2015 - 05.2018

Grooming Assistant

PetSmart
01.2013 - 07.2015

Associates - Animal Science -Animal Health Technology

San Diego Mesa College

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