Erick Sanchez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience in emergency and critical care, specializing in a low-stress, fear-free approach to patient care. Adept at managing high caseloads while delivering high-quality patient care. Seeking a position at an advanced veterinary hospital to further develop skills and contribute to patient care excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
Truecare for Pets
08.2022 - Current
- Provide critical care for post-operative patients, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
- Manage both in-patient and outpatient cases, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Administer anesthesia and take initiative during CPR situations.
- Perform advanced procedures including CPR, intubation, and administering shock treatment.
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
LAASER
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Triaged emergency cases to prioritize and streamline patient care.
- Conducted prompt patient assessments to determine care urgency.
- Managed placement and maintenance of long-term PICC lines.
- Calculated drug dosages and CRI's; administered advanced critical care treatments.
- Maintained a focus on prioritizing patient care and efficiency.
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
ACCESS
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided advanced nursing care for ICU patients, including fluid therapy and medication administration.
- Executed emergent procedures and demonstrated proficiency in cytocentesis, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.
- Performed technical tasks such as nasogastric tube placement, central line insertions, and foley catheter placements.
- Followed isolation protocols and employed a low-stress approach with small and exotic animals.
Veterinary Assistant - Surgery
ACCESS
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated and maintained sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and EO gas sterilizers.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery by organizing supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Ensured cleanliness and functionality of instruments and equipment, managing turnover between cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Augustus F. Hawkins High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Blood Transfusions
- Manual Crossmatching
- Blood Typing
- Manual Platelet Count
- Baseline Anesthesia
- Telemetry
- CPR
- CRI’s (Constant Rate Infusions)
- Drug Calculations
- Central Lines
- Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Jugular Catheter Placement
- PICC Lines
- Triple Lumens
- Female U-Cath
Volunteer Experience
- Wags and Walks
- Hope for Paws
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
Truecare for Pets
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
LAASER
01.2021 - 08.2022
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Critical Care
ACCESS
02.2018 - 12.2021
Veterinary Assistant - Surgery
ACCESS
01.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Augustus F. Hawkins High School
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