Cristhian Aventin
Homestead,FL
Summary
Dependable Veterinary Technician effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Reliable Veterinary Technician known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Knowles Central
06.2021 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
Deli Clerk
Publix
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinarian Assisting
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
West Dade Academy
Miami, FL05.2017
Skills
- Animal Vaccinations
- Examine Animals
- Reading Comprehension
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Animal Diagnostics
- Basic Animal Care
- Lab Animal Restraint
- Blood Sample Collection
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Medical Charting
- Animal Restraining
- Medical Diagnosis
- Patient Care Plans
- Careful Restraint
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Knowles Central
06.2021 - Current
Deli Clerk
Publix
02.2021 - 06.2021
Cashier
Dollar Tree
01.2017 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinarian Assisting
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
High School Diploma -
West Dade Academy
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