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Cassandra Rivera

Middletown,NY

Summary

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Dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and provide quality patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Middletown Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - Current


  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Involved in housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming, mopping, and discarding waste to maintain hospital clean
  • Assisted 2 other sister hospitals affiliated with main hospital to fill in positions temporarily

Veterinary Technician Intern

Flannery Animal Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
  • Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Placed catheters in patients following appropriate procedures and sterilization

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Catskill Veterinary Services
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of home care instructions for pet owners post-treatment or surgery.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Assisted in the treatment of critically ill patients, ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work and x-rays to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Ulster County Community College
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Pine Bush High School
06.2015

Skills

  • Animal Restraining
  • Subcutaneous Injections
  • Client Education
  • Veterinary Standards and Procedures
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Patient Care Monitoring
  • Laboratory skills
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Catskill Veterinary Services
08.2024 - 09.2025

Veterinary Technician Intern

Flannery Animal Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Middletown Veterinary Hospital
08.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Pine Bush High School

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Ulster County Community College

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