Celeste Chavez
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Customer Service, Surgical Technician, Vet Tech Assistant
An ambitious Veterinary Assistant, with a background in the U.S. Military, supervisory positions, and Customer Service experience. A dedicated team player, with experience in small and large collaborative environments. Recent completion of a VA/VT externship, military career, and general practice/exotic animal hospitals. Soft skills include: Companion animal and exotics handling/experience Customer service experience, Managerial/Supervisory proficiency, Trained in using all Microsoft Programs, Proficiency with paper and electronic record keeping systems
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/ Surgical Technician
Torrey Pines Animal Hospital
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Perform record keeping on Cornerstone and other systems necessary for medical records
- Provide surgical preparation and monitoring
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Fostered positive relationships clients staff vendors community members promote collaborative inclusive atmosphere professional growth.
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Banfield Animal Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.07
- Assist with all medical procedures including surgery, dental prophylaxis, and wound care
- Assist in medication administration
- Assist with client communications
- Perform animal husbandry
Veterinary Assistant (VA, VTA) Intern
Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
2019.10 - 2019.12
- Provide customer service and proper restraint/handling techniques with small animals and reptiles
- Perform kennel husbandry for reptiles, and small animals
- Conduct sample collection for cytology and blood on multiple species of mammals and reptiles
- Administer vaccines/medications.
Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
United States Marine Corps
2017.10 - 2019.03
- Served as a QA representative and inspector for quality and safety in unit
- Assisted in managing OSHA Regulated programs.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
Pima Medical Institute
2019.05 - 2019.05
Veterinary Technician Associate Degree - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
2020.01 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology - undefined
University of Maryland Global Campus
2023.02 - Current
Skills
Certification
Veterinary Assistant
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology - undefined
University of Maryland Global Campus
2023.02 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/ Surgical Technician
Torrey Pines Animal Hospital
2021.08 - 2022.12
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Banfield Animal Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.07
Veterinary Technician Associate Degree - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
2020.01 - 2021.05
Veterinary Assistant
2019-12
Veterinary Assistant (VA, VTA) Intern
Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
2019.10 - 2019.12
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
Pima Medical Institute
2019.05 - 2019.05
Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
United States Marine Corps
2017.10 - 2019.03