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Erick Alcala-Reyes

Great Bend,Kansas

Summary

Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 7 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in general practice. Dedication to excellent animal care and client service. Recognized for working well with others, in a fast pase environment, and working well under pressure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Veterinary Technician

Hoisington Veterinary Hospital
Hoisington , Kansas
12.2017 - Current
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Kept inventory of all pharmaceuticals.
  • Kept log of controlled drugs, and logs.
  • Performed venipuncture catheterizations, administered parenteral injections, collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Calculations of pharmaceuticals, injections, oral routes, fluid infusions, pre medications.
  • Assisted in surgical sterile preps.
  • Monitored patients for both general, and local anesthetics.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Followed up with clients when seen for surgeries, or sick appointments.

Veterinary Technician Observation

Animal Medical Center
Great Bend, Kansas
03.2017 - 04.2017

Before starting at Colby CC, I had to obtain about 300 hours.

Shift Manager

Perkins Family Restaurant
Great Bend, Kansas
08.2013 - 12.2017
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • I oversaw about 40 employees per day.

Server

La Fiesta Grill And Cantina
Great Bend, Kansas
07.2011 - 08.2013
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Took food orders, and delivered food, while provide guest satisfactory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
05.2015

Associate of Science - General Education

Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
05.2017

No Degree - Veterinary Technology.

Colby Community College
Colby, KS

Certification of Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
12.2022

Skills

  • Diagnostic Equipment
  • Prescriptions Management
  • Dental Procedures
  • Anesthesia Administration
  • Animal Vaccinations
  • Drug Inventory Oversight
  • Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Surgery and Procedure Preparation
  • Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Emergency Situations
  • Inpatient Care
  • Closed-Chest CPR
  • Endotracheal Tube Intubation
  • Humane Animal Restraints

Timeline

Lead Veterinary Technician

Hoisington Veterinary Hospital
12.2017 - Current

Veterinary Technician Observation

Animal Medical Center
03.2017 - 04.2017

Shift Manager

Perkins Family Restaurant
08.2013 - 12.2017

Server

La Fiesta Grill And Cantina
07.2011 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

Great Bend High School

Associate of Science - General Education

Barton County Community College

No Degree - Veterinary Technology.

Colby Community College

Certification of Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School
Erick Alcala-Reyes