Faith Vasquez
Austin
Summary
Personable and reliable individual with passion for animal care and knack for creating positive environment. Knowledgeable about basic animal health and welfare, with skills in handling animals and assisting with medical procedures. Committed to contributing to well-being of animals and supporting veterinary staff in delivering excellent care. Offering compassionate demeanor and eager to learn/thrive in veterinary setting. Ready to use and develop communication and technical skills in Veterinary Assistant role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Prairie Creek Animal Hospital
Austin, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in diagnosing and treating various animal conditions.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under supervision.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Increased effectiveness of pet owner communications, providing clear instructions for at-home care and medication administration.
- Maintained medical records and documentation accurately, recording patient histories and treatment plans.
- Enhanced clinic operations, efficiently scheduling appointments and managing veterinarian calendars.
- Improved animal recovery rates with meticulous monitoring of vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Facilitated smoother surgical procedures by efficiently setting up surgical suites according to veterinarian specifications.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Fostered compassionate atmosphere for animals and pet owners, easing anxiety and building trust.
- Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Veterinary Technician
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, TX08-2026
Skills
- Reception duties, appointment scheduling, client communication, customer billing, Proficient in Ezyvet
- Lab operations/testing, Diagnostic imaging, sample collection
- Pre-anesthetic preparation, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring/administration, post operative care, equipment sterilization/preparation
- Basic animal care, animal restraint/handling, preventative care/medicine, routine examination, prescription filling, immunization administration
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Client education
- cleaning and sanitization
- Diagnostic imaging
- Attention to detail, excellent communication, active listening
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Prairie Creek Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Austin Community College