Claudia Lopez
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Kennel technician/Vet receptionist
Memorial Cat Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Dog Bather
Tiffany's Kennels
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
Vet assistant/Vet receptionist
Brittmoore Animal Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
Education
Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX08.2015
Skills
- Cat Friendly Veterinary professional
- Idexx Catalyst Blood analyzer
- Idexx Sedivue urine analyzer
- Avimark system experience
- Euthanasia
- Feline towel restraint
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Diagnostic Imaging
Timeline
Dog Bather
Tiffany's Kennels
07.2019 - 09.2020
Veterinary Technician/Kennel technician/Vet receptionist
Memorial Cat Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2024
Vet assistant/Vet receptionist
Brittmoore Animal Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2018
Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute