Damaris Diaz Zarate
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic. Animal lover with over 3 years of successfully assisting veterinarians/Techs and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new skills and considered a highly motivated employee. Open to taking on any position due to being cross-trained, reception duties, putting clients in the rooms, helping in the treatment area with estimates, restraining, taking samples, and running the samples.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center
Chula Vista, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with medical procedures and treatments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Provided exceptional customer service to clients while managing scheduling, billing, and records management.
- Reduced stress for animals by providing compassionate handling during exams and procedures.
- Strengthened client relationships through clear communication on pet health topics and follow-up calls after appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough education on preventative care measures such as vaccinations, parasite control, and dental care.
- Facilitated teamwork within the veterinary staff through strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Cleaned and prepared treatment areas and exam rooms.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures and X-rays.
- Maintained and sterilized surgical instruments and equipment.
- Administered medications to animals under supervision.
- Restrained animals of different sizes and temperaments during appointments.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Education
Certification - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
San Diego, CA09.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
San Diego, CA06.2017
Skills
- Vaccine Administration
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Client Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Patient restraint
- Radiology procedures
- Euthanasia procedures
- Animal handling
- Medication administration
- Laboratory skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified Veterinary Assistant.
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Certification - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School