Fernanda Perez
Richmond,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented veterinary assistant with hands on experience in patient care, laboratory testing, medication administration (IM,SQ, IV), IV catheter placement, and ultrasound support. Skilled in patient triage, client communication medical record documentation, and delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
09.2025 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications via intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), and intravenous (IV) routes under veterinary supervision to support patient care.
- Placed and managed (IV) catheter.
- Collected blood samples, performed in-house laboratory testing, and prepared specimens for external laboratories.
- Skilled in administering subcutaneous (SQ) fluids, radiography (x-rays), wound cleaning, ear cleaning, and handling infectious cases
- Assisted in ultrasound procedures by checking in patient, preparing them for imaging, and providing discharge instructions for owners.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting patient information in Ezyvet and Smart Flow
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
ER Kennel Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Reset exam rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, ultrasounds.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, and kennels.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Sterile Processing Technician
San Francisco animal medical center
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency within the department.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Assisted with surgical procedures by preparing and passing sterile instruments while maintaining aseptic technique
Amazon Whole Foods Shopper
Amazon
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Selected items based on customers preferences, coordinated directly with customers to manage necessary changes.
- Worked professionally with personnel in different stores to consistently meet customers needs.
- Handpicked higher quality products for amazon prime clients,meeting and exceeding company service targets and customer satisfaction
- Selected,bagged and staged customers orders in an efficient timely manner.
Retails Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
- Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
San Francisco, CASome College (No Degree) - Register Veterinary Technician
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Veterinary patient care
- Veterinary clinical procedures
- Animal handling & restraint
- Client communication
- Medical records documentation
(Ezyvet & Smart Flow)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
09.2025 - Current
ER Kennel Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
01.2025 - 09.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
San Francisco animal medical center
09.2022 - 08.2024
Amazon Whole Foods Shopper
Amazon
11.2019 - 03.2022
Retails Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
10.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
Some College (No Degree) - Register Veterinary Technician
Santa Rosa Junior College