Daniela Alejandra Alvarez-Cervantes
Sunland,United States
Summary
Devoted and highly skilled veterinary professional with more than a decade of comprehensive experience in the field. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership, curriculum development for training, and a relentless commitment to delivering top-tier patient care. Passionate about mentoring and cultivating the growth of individuals, while actively pursuing a trailblazing role in shaping the industry's culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Lead, RVT
Modern Animal Los Feliz
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in animal care and emergency procedures.
- Coordinated patient intake process, optimizing efficiency while enhancing client communication.
- Implemented inventory management system, reducing supply wastage and improving resource allocation.
Regional Trainer, RVT
Modern Animal
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Write educational documents for company, collaborating closely with the Learning and Development Department.
- Partner with cross-functional departments to enhance training effectiveness and educational initiatives.
- Educate and train nurses of all levels, promoting their professional growth and development.
- Ensure staff is well-informed about safety protocols in the workplace.
- Expand training on Fear Free methods to improve patient care.
- Proficient in various procedures, including surgeries, dental procedures, ultrasounds, treatments, and radiology.
- Create quarterly and annual project plans to address clinic needs.
- Facilitate the opening of new clinics and provide training for new staff members.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the newly built EMR system and its utilization.
- Develop sustainable and scalable training programs.
- Travel for work as required.
- Record instructional videos demonstrating vet tech skills.
- Cultivate a positive culture in new clinics.
- Mentor, coach, and lead employees and fellow coworkers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure effective team training and facility readiness for patient care.
- Create media content, educational videos, and presentations for staff education.
- Establish lecture and lab sessions for team members.
- Mentor new team members and support their professional growth.
- Implement staff evaluation and documents to track and monitor progress.
Clinical Trainer / Co – Instructor for Apprentice Program
Modern Animal
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Use Registered Veterinary Technician skillset to ensure attendees met technical standards
- Co - Facilitated The Modern Animal Apprentice Program (MAAP), contributing to the organization's mission to support individual growth and skill development in the veterinary industry.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive curriculum covering animal anatomy, animal husbandry, communication, clinic protocols and procedures, pharmacology, exams, nursing, surgical assisting, laboratory, radiology, and ultrasounds.
- Fostered a learning environment that empowered employees to become confident and competent Veterinary Assistants upon program graduation.
- Cultivated a strong sense of belonging and performance-oriented mindset among program participants, reinforcing Modern Animal's commitment to team development and growth.
- Implemented a side-by-side training approach to enhance practical learning experiences for program participants.
- Worked closely with trainees, providing one-on-one instruction and mentorship to ensure a deeper understanding of veterinary procedures and protocols.
- Tailored training methods to individual learning styles and needs, resulting in increased comprehension and skill development.
- Monitored trainee progress and provided constructive feedback, facilitating continuous improvement and skill refinement.
- Collaborated with fellow instructor to maintain consistency in training methodologies and achieve program objectives.
Lead Technician, RVT
Modern Animal
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Practice at top of Registered Veterinary License.
- Manage a team of 15+ employees, overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Write documents for the company to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Collaborate closely with the Lead DVM to optimize clinic performance.
- Train and educate nurses of all levels, fostering their growth and professional development.
- Promote and ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Expand training on Fear Free methods to improve patient experience.
- Proficient in various veterinary procedures, including surgeries, dental procedures, ultrasounds, treatments, and radiology.
- Plan and conduct staff meetings.
- Participate in meetings to brainstorm innovative approaches to veterinary medicine.
Shift Lead, RVT
Crossroads Emergency Animal Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Place intravenous catheters manage iv lines and medication administration.
- Perform EKG's, apply splints, and assist during CPR.
- Monitor anesthesia for procedures (Splenectomy, Diaphragmatic hernias, C-Sections, Cystoscopy, Foreign body exploratory, TPLO etc.).
- Charge with setting up and cleaning equipment as well as operating biopsy equipment.
- Assist with CPR, basic life support, and basic trauma life support measures as well as advanced life support.
- Maintain as well as utilize treatment and procedure equipment.
- Provide care to hospitalized patients and assist veterinarians during patient exams and surgical procedures.
- Administer medications, fluid therapy and use pharmaceutical knowledge independently for the benefit of critical patients.
- Open and maintain an airway, ventilate patients and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automate external defibrillators.
- Experience with restraint, blood draws, catheters, medications, fluids and more upon doctor request.
- Skill in the placement of jugular, intravenous, and urinary catheters in various species and both sexes.
- Perform cut downs as needed.
- Assist veterinarians with necropsies.
Veterinary Assistant/Shift Lead
Gateway Animal Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2024
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Administered medications and vaccines as directed.
- Collected and prepared laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces).
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical charts.
- Provided compassionate care and handling of animals during visits.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted with anesthetic monitoring and patient induction.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients during recovery and provided post-operative care.
- Managed daily care and feeding schedules for boarded animals.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of boarding facilities.
- Provided exercise and enrichment activities for boarded pets.
- Communicated with pet owners about their pets' well-being.
- Maintained clean and sanitary animal enclosures.
- Ensured proper feeding and hydration of animals.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting abnormalities.
- Provided routine grooming and care for various species.
- Assisted in breeding programs and neonatal care as needed.
Skills
- Proficient in all Google based programs, Microsoft Excel for data analysis, spreadsheet management, and reporting
- Skilled in creating professional documents using Microsoft Word, including reports, memos, and other business communications
- Proficient in designing engaging PowerPoint presentations for effective communication and presentations
- Experienced in utilizing Smartflow for efficient veterinary workflow management and task tracking
- Proficient in Canva for creating visually appealing graphics and marketing materials
- Adept at using Slack for streamlined communication and collaboration within teams
- Fluent in both written and spoken Spanish for effective cross-lingual communication and collaboration
- Knowledgeable with Notion use
Certification
- Set Your Own Bar Award 2023 Modern Animal
- Fellow Veterinary Technician Educator Association of Veterinary Educators 2024
- Mentor Vettech MentorVet 2023
- RECOVER BLS Rescuer Course RECOVER 2022
- RECOVER ALS Rescuer RECOVER
- AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines Certificate AAHA
- Fear Free Certified Professional Fear Free 2020
- UX Design Certificate Google
Timeline
Shift Lead, RVT
Modern Animal Los Feliz
09.2025 - Current
Regional Trainer, RVT
Modern Animal
08.2022 - 02.2025
Clinical Trainer / Co – Instructor for Apprentice Program
Modern Animal
03.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Technician, RVT
Modern Animal
06.2020 - 03.2021
Shift Lead, RVT
Crossroads Emergency Animal Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
Veterinary Assistant/Shift Lead
Gateway Animal Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2024