Athena Pino
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician with skills in venipuncture, surgical support, treatment planning, managing work flow and pharmacy inventory management. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and the ability to lead a team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Inventory Specialist
Towne Centre Animal Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Lead Tech.
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments.
- Animal restraint and handling.
- Venipuncture and catheter placement.
- IV/SQ/IM injection administration.
- Radiology.
- Instrument maintenance, wrapping and sterilizing.
- Inventory management.
Veterinary Assistant
San Diego Humane Society
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Surgery assistant.
- Instrument maintenance and cleaning.
- Animal restraint.
- Animal recover post sx.
- Assisted in administration of medications, fluids, and vaccinations.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels.
- Assisted with blood draws.
Armed Forces Service Member
Marine Corps
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Veterinarian Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
San Diego, CA04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA05.2017
Skills
- Avimark proficient
- Client Communication
- Animal restraint
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- IV/SQ/IM injection administration
- Vaccine administration
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Laboratory procedures
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Inventory management
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Radiology
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Instrument Maintenance and wrapping
- Team leader
- Patient Flow Management
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Inventory Specialist
Towne Centre Animal Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
San Diego Humane Society
01.2018 - 04.2018
Armed Forces Service Member
Marine Corps
11.2007 - 10.2011
Veterinarian Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alliant International University
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