Ashley Arevalo
Pomona,CA
Summary
A Veterinary Assistant passionate about promoting animal health. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Arrow Dog and Cat Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time
- maintained up to date inventory
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Administrative Assistant
Platt College
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Extern
Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Associate in Animal Science -
Platt College Ontario
Ontario, CA06.2023
Skills
- Proper Animal Restraint
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Surgical and Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Intramuscular Injection
- IV Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Emergency and preventive care
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Surgical procedures and support
- Euthanasia assistance
Certification
veterinary controlled substance permit
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Arrow Dog and Cat Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2025
Extern
Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Platt College
04.2022 - 01.2023
Associate in Animal Science -
Platt College Ontario