Hi, I’m
Brenda Vasquez
Soledad,CA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with multiple years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pacific Grove Animal Hospital
Lead Veterinary Assistant
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists
Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
S.C.A.R Animal Rescue
Volunteer
03.2018 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Veterinary Technician
11.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented 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.
Education
Hartnell College, Salinas, CA
Associates of Arts
Skills
- Inpatient Care
- Reliable and Responsible
- Surgery and Procedure Preparatio
- Laboratory Testing
- Medication Regimens
- Guest Relations
- Vaccine Administration Competence
- Animal handling expertise
- Emergency and preventive care
- Animal Safety
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
References
Sasha Curtis, M.S. D.V.M.
Veterinarian
Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialist
(415)272-4135
Alexander Nikki, D.V.M.
Veterinarian
Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialist
(831)818-0212
Emma Sanchez
Coast Veterinary Hospital Manager
(831)707-4050
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Pacific Grove Animal Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists
10.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2021
Volunteer
S.C.A.R Animal Rescue
03.2018 - 05.2023
Hartnell College
Associates of Arts
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