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Fabien Chiza

Owings Mills,Maryland

Summary

Veterinary professional skilled in surgical assistance, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare while supporting veterinary teams with meticulous record-keeping and safety protocols. Adept at providing compassionate care in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective treatment and recovery.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

E.R Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Safety Officer

Veterinary Emergency Group
Pikesville, MD
01.2025 - Current
  • Boosted patient care by assisting veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or lifesaving measures under veterinarian supervision
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
  • Maintained accurate records of radiation exposure and safety audits.
  • Monitored radiation levels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations to protect staff and animals.
  • Conducted safety inspections of equipment and facilities regularly.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital
Columbia, MD
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition to inform ongoing care and treatment adjustments.
  • Monitored patient vitals and provided updates to the surgical team during procedures
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit, supporting effective treatment decisions.
  • Streamlined inventory management through regular stock checks, timely ordering of supplies, and organized storage areas, ensuring availability of essential resources.

Clinic Assistant

VIP Petcare
Hanover, Maryland
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with routine examinations and procedures.
  • Administered vaccinations, deworming treatments, and medications under veterinarian supervision to maintain animal health.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

Education

RVT - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Obtain/monitor vitals on anesthetized & nonanesthetized patients
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Patient monitoring
  • Surgical assistance
  • Fluid therapy
  • Administer vaccines
  • Medication administration
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Dental Scaling
  • Dental radiographs
  • Radiographs
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Phlebotomy
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Cytology
  • Radiation safety
  • Emergency first aid
  • Low-stress animal handling/restraint
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Bandaging (basic)
  • Post-surgical care
  • Client education (basic topics- pain assessment, husbandry)

Projects

  • Maryland Wolves LLC, Flag football & AAU Basketball, Co-founder, Director of operations, Bethesda, MD, 11/23-Present
  • Co-founded and established a successful youth sports team, focusing on flag football and basketball for kids from 6th-11th grade., Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth coordination of practices, games, and events., Managed team budget, allocating resources efficiently and tracking financial transactions., Spearheaded fundraising initiatives, securing sponsorships and organizing events to support team expenses., Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, sponsors, and community partners., Instilled a sense of discipline, responsibility, and respect in young athletes, emphasizing the importance of commitment, & team work., Officiated the organized games with fairness, enforcing rules and regulations to ensure a safe and equitable playing environment.
  • Koa Sports, Referee/Mentor/Coach, Gaithersburg, MD, 09/22, 12/23
  • Nick & Fabien's Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Host, Silver Spring, MD, 11/22, Present, Collectively raised over 1,000 canned and boxed goods with the help of the community, family and friends to provide essential meals to underserved individuals and families during the holiday season., Demonstrated strong planning communication, and leadership skills to coordinate donations, manage logistics, and ensure the timely distribution of resources.

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Professional
Lingala
Limited

Certification

  • Recover BLS/ALS Certified

Timeline

E.R Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Safety Officer

Veterinary Emergency Group
01.2025 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Clinic Assistant

VIP Petcare
11.2023 - 12.2024

RVT - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morgan State University
Fabien Chiza