Cesarini Summerlin
Prescott Animal Hospital (MVP)
Mesa,AZ
11
years of professional experience
Experienced with animal care and clinical support. Utilizes skills in assisting with veterinary procedures and maintaining sterile environment. Knowledge of animal handling and client communication ensures smooth operations and high-quality service.
Work History
Veterinary Technician
10 Months- Discussed vaccines, ongoing issues, possible diagnostics and treatments for patients, then accurately relayed information to attending DVM.
- Helped administer treatments including oral medications and IM, SQ, and IV injections.
- Acquired venipuncture skills such as placing IV catheters and performing; cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood draws.
- Filled prescriptions for patients whether oral, or injectable and reviewed in detail with clients.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Responsible for performing treatments and caring for any hospitalized patients, including creating comprehensive treatment sheets and performed hourly rounds on patients under the care of the attending DVM.
- Helping triage any emergency/critical patients in a timely and organized manner.
- Wrote accurate DVM's notes for patients including all vitals, history, treatments and diagnostics preformed on patient.
- Contacted clients daily via phone calls to assess the efficacy of the treatment plan.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
Technician Assistant
3 Years 4 Months- Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments and preparing necessary instruments.
- Educated pet owners on preventive care, nutrition, and behavior to enhance animal well-being.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for patient handling and medical protocols.
- Implemented new client intake procedures, enhancing efficiency of appointment scheduling systems.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations..
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Senior Shelter Associate
3 Years 6 Months- All aspects of animal intake including breed identification and documentation, exams, vaccinate verification and behavior assessment
- All aspects of animal care and adherence to PACC humane treatment standards including feeding, grooming, exercising, administering medications, maintaining detailed records of scheduled drugs, monitoring behavior and eating patterns, cleaning and sanitizing all animal enclosures and facilities
- Assist the public with booking-in, redemption, and selecting suitable animals for adoption
- Answer questions and providing information to the public on PACC policies, procedures, and laws
- Review, update, and sort documents/data bases, create new records, input and retrieve information using automated systems
- Document information for potential new owners, interested parties, rescue arrangements and other information on kennel cards
- Receive and safeguard funds for animal county services, animal adoption process; facilitate client and animal interactions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience
- Assist Vets in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs
Resort Associate
9 Months- Fed and cared for pets as a part of a professional boarding team (facility capacity - 100 dogs, 40 cats)
- Administered special medical attention and medications, including insulin
- Observed and recorded the health and wellbeing of the guest pets on daily report chart
- Updated colleagues and other staff members with any changes and when necessary, contacted the owners directly with physical and behavioral updates
- Assisted techs and doctors with specific medical procedures including anal gland expression, heart worm testing, vaccinations, nail trimming, and fecal collection /analysis, etc.
- Prepared and provided specialized pet meals to meet specific dietary requirements
- Maintained consistently high levels of cleanliness for entire facility in both client areas and pet runs / kennels
- Proficient in daily usage of “AVI Mark” pet boarding management system, including scheduling for tech /doctor appointments, grooming, and boarding
- Bathed pets as needed and gave courtesy baths when required
- Client and guest engagement, check-in/out, answered client questions about their pets, provided relevant advice (if asked) to pet parents, processed check-out paperwork and assessed final charges
Head Host
7 Months- Greeted patrons, took/confirmed reservations, and organized occupancy chart for dining and banquets
- Created a positive interaction with guests to identify and address their questions and provide timely information
- Acted as a liaison between guests and restaurant management
Captain Server
7 Months- Promoted to Captain in recognition of superior performance and dedicated service commitment
- Day-to-day duties included managing orders and flow of dining experience, informing staff of specials, keeping the dining areas clean and organized
- Trained new waiters and floor staff on guest service expectations, safety procedures, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
- Monitored dining room to ensure optimal guest experiences
- Worked with individual servers to improve performance
- Managed POS system and processed various forms of payment
- Some bartending and knowledge of food and alcohol pairings
Server
1 MonthEducation
Associate of Arts (AA)
Skills
Excellent at problem solving
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Highly responsible and reliable
Organized and productive
Self-reliant and resourceful
Passionate about animal care and well being
Problem Solving
Communication
Time Management
Organization
Customer Service
Data Entry
Attention to Detail
Patience & Sensitivity
People & Animal Care
Teamwork & Collaboration
Timeline
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Senior Shelter Associate
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (PACC)
07.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Resort Associate
Ocotillo Animal Clinic & Pet Resort
10.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Head Host
The Brickyard
12.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Captain Server
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05.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Server
Land of Sushi
12.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
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Pierpont Community & Technical College
Associate of Arts (AA)
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