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Work History
Education
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Athena Weber

Temecula,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Veterinary Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Proper Technical work. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Animal work field.


Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Cecila Mottox
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Elderly Caregiver

Lisa Figueroa
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

Veterinary Technician

Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
  • Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using Cornerstone.
  • Assisted veterinary surgeon in spay and neuters, TPLO and other routine and non routine surgeries and procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields, passing instruments and patient monitoring.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drugs, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Bay Faith Academy
Redondo Beach, CA

Skills

    Animal Care

  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • EKG
  • Closed-chest CPR
  • Urine sample collection and urinalysis
  • X-Rays
  • Lab operations
  • Medication Administration (IM, SUB-Q , IV and PO
  • Wound treatment
  • Splint Placement
  • General anesthesia monitoring
  • Anal sac expression
  • Skin scraping
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • Vaccinations
  • Ear sample collection
  • Blood draws
  • IV Catheter Placement
  • Proper restraining techniques on Both Feline and Canines (Specialize in Restraining aggressive Patients)

    • Caregiving

  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Incident Reporting
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Time Management
  • Patient Care
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders

Certification

  • Southern California Regional Center ( Microsoft Office Operator)
  • Animal Behavior Collage (Veterinary Assistant)

Additional Information

Brianna Burkhartd (814)227-7650 (Personal Reference)

Alyssa Jelveh Terani (619)884-6989 (Fellow caregiver for Client)

Stella Acuna (951)553-5177 (Sister-in-law of Client)

Jessica Sorbello (530)6018469 (Vet Tech at CVS)

Chantelle Jordan (951)553-5071 (Front office supervisor at Vail Ranch Vet Hospital)

Timeline

Caregiver

Cecila Mottox
05.2022 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Lisa Figueroa
01.2021 - 02.2023

Veterinary Technician

Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

South Bay Faith Academy

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