Christopher Rivera

•Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

•Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and cultures. Aided medical providers in dental extractions, spays, neuters, mass removals, splenectomies, and euthanasia.

• Induced, monitored, and facilitated the recovery of patients from anesthesia, ensuring a smooth and safe post-operative period.

• Calculated, administered, and documented controlled drugs.

• Provided comprehensive care of animals, encompassing responsibilities such as feeding, watering, and exercising animals both in boarding and hospital settings.

• Prepared patients for discharge, providing clear and detailed client homecare instructions, and administering post-operative medications to ensure optimal recovery.

· Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

· Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit.

· Performed wound cleansing and dressings.

· Collected samples for lab tests to help diagnose complicated medical conditions.

· Maintained medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation for animals under care.

· Trained and mentored new veterinary technicians on animal care procedures, facility policies and industry best practices.

· Performed emergency procedures by controlling bleeding, resuscitating with oxygen and doing external cardiac massage.

· Utilized different modalities of imaging for animal assessments.

· Assisted with diagnostic tests and x-rays.

· Restrained animals for examination or treatment.

· Inserted IV catheters and monitored anesthesia, ventilators and fluid therapy.

· Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures.

· Sanitized, restocked, and organized examination rooms.

· Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit. Provided education to pet owners regarding medical conditions, treatment, and follow up.

· Assisted with diagnostic tests and x-rays.

· Collected samples for lab tests to help diagnose complicated conditions.

· Maintained medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation for animals under care.

· Restrained animals for examination or treatment.