Elizabeth Mendoza
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Long Beach Animal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Filed daily progress records, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Veterinary Technician Extern
Bandfield
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted veterinarians in surgical procedures for improved patient outcomes.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through collaboration with team members and consistently maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinary Technician Extern
Priceless Pet Clinic
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained clean and sanitary treatment areas, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for sterilization, contributing to a well-organized surgical suite.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients, promoting faster recovery times.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgery, maintaining patient safety and stable vital signs throughout the procedure.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Platt College
Alhambra, CA01.2022
Skills
- Vital signs
- Jugular Blood Collection
- Vaccinations
- Laboratory Testing
- Intravenous injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Billing and Invoicing
- Intramuscular injection
- Patient Triage
- IV Fluid Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical record-keeping
- Customer Service
- Responsible and Reliable
- Intravenous catheterization
Accomplishments
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Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Long Beach Animal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician Extern
Bandfield
09.2021 - 10.2021
Veterinary Technician Extern
Priceless Pet Clinic
08.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Platt College
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