Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 10 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in Emergency, CCU, and Surgery. Demonstrates strong leadership skills by guiding and mentoring team members, ensuring high standards of animal care and client service. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care
02.2024 - Current
Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Technician
Avenues Pet Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
*Layed off due to COVID
Assisting the DVM
Preventative care and vaccinations
IV catheters
Wound care and bandaging
Digital radiographs
Lab work and data entry
Process blood-work
Animal restraint
Monitor Anesthesia
Veterinary Technician
Vetted PetCare
01.2019 - 01.2020
Mobile Vet Tech
Ensure the DVM has everything that they will need to have a successful appointment
Provide exceptional customer service
Generate digital records
Data input - after appointment details
Administer preventative care and vaccinations
Triage
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Cytology
Provide client's with education for their pets
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
Assist my DVM and colleagues wherever I am needed
Cross-trained as a Client Service Coordinator (CSC) and assist clients from the moment they walk into the hospital to check-in from the moment they check out of the hospital and everything in between
Banfield Pet Hospital was my first clinical rotation as a RVT student.
Customer service and patient intake
Answering phones and scheduling appointments
Digital pet records
Client education
Preventative care and vaccinations
IV catheters
Wound care and bandaging
Digital and analog radiographs
Lab work and data entry
Process blood-work
Animal restraint
Monitor Anesthesia
Surgery Prep
Dental cleanings & extractions
CCU/ER/Surgery, Veterinary Tech
Sage Veterinary Centers
01.2015 - 01.2017
Working closely with teams from all departments to make sure our patients are getting the proper care is a major component of working in these 3 departments
Digital pet records
Support of animals that are critically ill and recovering from surgery
Triage
Emergency treatment
Specialty Surgery Assistant
Monitor Anesthesia
Surgery Prep
Weekend Emergency Surgery Tech
Hourly treatments
Assisting the DVM
IV catheters and care
Wound care and bandaging
Supportive care
Digital radiographs
Lab work and data entry
Process blood-work
Animal restraint
Office Manager
Evolve Training Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Maintained all office duties and customer relations for a local gym in South San Francisco
Front of the office to greet and make sure all our customer needs were met
Organized all financial records and processed all accounting and bookkeeping.
Ordered all office supplies
Provided customer service for clients on a daily basis
Answered phones
Processed payroll
All accounting and book-keeping for gym’s operations
Provided reports to owners for all financials and member data • Performed all maintenance for facility
Resident Manager /Corps Assistant
The Salvation Army
01.2010 - 01.2012
Maintenance of 4 properties
Worked with our clients on a daily basis to help them find food shelter & support
Answered phones
Completed and filed all daily reports and paperwork
Data entry
Social Services
Responsible for all audio-visual for the weekly services
Accounting and book-keeping
Resident Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2009 - 01.2010
Lived on-site to help run and maintain the safety and integrity for a 130-man rehabilitation facility.
Worked with 130 men in early recovery
Property Maintenance
Answered phones
Completed and filed all daily reports and paperwork
Ran all daily meetings
Collaborated with the recovery team
Maintained the safety and security of the facility
Front Desk Clerk
The Salvation Army
01.2008 - 01.2009
Customer Service
Property Maintenance for Shelter and Pre-school
Answered phones
Assisted walk-ins
Completed and filed all daily reports and paperwork
Dispatch / Auto Sales
The Salvation Army
01.2006 - 01.2008
Created morning routes for donor pick-ups and dealt with all incoming customer calls
Scheduled donor pick-ups throughout the day
Dealt with the vehicle pick-ups and sales
Filed all paperwork with the DMV and The Salvation Army
Customer Service
Helped raise the pick-up completion percentage to 92%
Helped raise the overall number of vehicle pick-ups and increase of sales.
Auto Donations & Sales
Education
Associates of Science Veterinary Technology -
Carrington College San Leandro
01.2016
GED - undefined
Santa Rosa High School
01.1997
Skills
Motivate & influence others
Team player
Self-motivated
Excellent communication
Committed
Identify problems and propose solutions
Ability to learn & apply new knowledge quickly
Well organized and focused
Surgical Assistance
Patient Monitoring
Medication Dispensing
Medical History Collection
Intravenous injection
Accomplishments
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Dean's List, Grade point average of 3.68 1st Term, 2014
Dean's List, Grade point average of 3.96 2nd Term, 2015
Dean's List, Grade point average of 3.85 4th Term, 2016
Clinical Rotations
Sage Centers San Mateo, December 2015, May 2016
Banfield Pet Hospital, San Mateo, July 2015, November 2015
Oceana Pet Hospital, Pacifica, March 2015, June 2015
Banfield Pet Hospital, Daly City, October 2014, December 2014
Certification
Registered Veterinary Technician -
License #17328 - Expires May 31, 2026
Certificate In the Operation of Anprolene EtO Gas Sterilzation
Certificate Number 241334 - Awarded August 2024
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care
02.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Avenues Pet Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Veterinary Technician
Vetted PetCare
01.2019 - 01.2020
CCU/ER/Surgery, Veterinary Tech
Sage Veterinary Centers
01.2015 - 01.2017
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
Office Manager
Evolve Training Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Resident Manager /Corps Assistant
The Salvation Army
01.2010 - 01.2012
Resident Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2009 - 01.2010
Front Desk Clerk
The Salvation Army
01.2008 - 01.2009
Dispatch / Auto Sales
The Salvation Army
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associates of Science Veterinary Technology -
Carrington College San Leandro
GED - undefined
Santa Rosa High School
Registered Veterinary Technician -
License #17328 - Expires May 31, 2026
Certificate In the Operation of Anprolene EtO Gas Sterilzation
Certificate Number 241334 - Awarded August 2024
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