Miguel Serrate
Hialeah,Florida
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 2 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. Dependable assistant effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Doral Animal Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
Veterinary Assistant
LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to optimize daily operations and maximize patient throughput.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Assisted in administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating positive experience.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Contributed to clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- 1Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
Hialeah, FL05.2016
Skills
- Animal Safety
- Client Education
- Clinical Symptom Monitoring
- Sample Collection
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Preventive Care
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Proficient in Microsoft and word
- Patient Check-Ins
- Anesthetic Administration Assistance
- Tail restraint
- Incident Reporting
- Canine health issues
- Patient bathing
- Urgent Care
- Medical Transports
- Preventative Medicine
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Patient restraint
- Animal Behavior
- Veterinary Terminology
- Animal Nutrition
- Lab operations
- Customer Service
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Equipment Preparation
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Procedure Support
- Prescription Filling
- Microsoft Office
- Medical record-keeping
- First Aid
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Doral Animal Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2024
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
Reading
I enjoy reading novels and manga, reading stories make me feel isolated from my problems to escape to another place when i am having difficulty in my life.
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