Berenice Escareno
La Habra,CA
Summary
Veterinary Technician with over 3 years of experience in veterinary clinic settings. Recognized for assisting veterinarians in a spectrum of clinical and clerical tasks including check-ups, procedures, owner communications, and diagnostics. Passionate about animal health and wellness and committed to providing the highest level of care. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and teammates and ensure the best care for the pets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Veterinary Surgical Specialist
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and proper tool availability.
- Monitored patient vitals pre- and post-surgery, documenting changes for accurate assessment.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care, enhancing compliance and recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Knowledgeable of the surgeries perform on patients to ensure post-op care was adequate to the patients needs. Some surgeries include Softtissue surgeries such as liver-lobectomy’s and cystotomy’s. Also, some orthopedics such as TPLO, MPL, FHO, and Total Hip Replacements.
- Helped fellow surgery technicians in restraining for blood draws and urinary samples such as cysto or urinary catheters.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Dermatology Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in over 10 initial exams, medical progress, and procedures on a daily basis.
- Administered a wide range of medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Performed laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis, blood allergy testing, histopathology's, and cultures resulting in the timely diagnosis and treatment of our patients.
- Expertly handled and restrained patients during procedures, and exams ensuring zero injuries to the staff and minimizing stress for the animals.
- Educated our clients on animal care, preventative measures, and post-operative care, and immunotherapy.
- Created and presented estimates to owners based on that days or future procedures.
- Took charge of immunotherapy ordering and client knowledge and teaching about the different options that we can do.
- Spoke with owners regarding lab results, biopsy results, and culture results to ensure the next steps to the patient such as medications needed are done in a timely manner.
- Performed treatments such as ear cleanings, ear plucking, clip and clean, nail trims, and bandaging.
- Assisted various doctors during their appointments with filling medications, creating and going over treatment plans, as well as setting up recheck exams and charging them out.
Education
Associates degree - Veterinary Technology
Orange County Veterinary Assistant School
01.2024
Bachelors in Science - Hospitality and Management
Arizona State University
01.2017
Skills
- Animal Handling - Expert
- Client Education - Expert
- Interpersonal Skills - Expert
- Communication - Expert
- Laboratory Procedures - Intermediate
- Medication Administration - Intermediate
- Expert in using veterinarian software such as ezyvet, cornerstone, and vet radar
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Veterinary Surgical Specialist
06.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Animal Dermatology Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Bachelors in Science - Hospitality and Management
Arizona State University
Associates degree - Veterinary Technology
Orange County Veterinary Assistant School