Gabriela Rivera
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced veterinary technician skilled in anesthesia, surgery, and pathology for large animals. Collaborates effectively with owners to deliver seamless pet care and ensure exceptional service. Builds strong relationships and is very compassionate about the animals care & well being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Animal Hospital
11951 Valley View St, Garden Grove
02.2024 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Followed routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed, contributing to the overall well-being of animals.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions within the clinic by following strict sanitation protocols and guidelines.
- Regularly monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies as needed for uninterrupted clinic operations.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Inprovement
1601 Columbus St. Bakersfield, CA 93305
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Informing customers on rewards programs & credit card benefits
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Hostess
Tony’s Firehouse Grill & Pizza
10701 CA-178 Bakersfield, CA 93308
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Kennel Attendant
Furever Friends Play And Stay
686 Ahua St, Honolulu, HI 96819
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
2801 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93304
07.2017 - 12.2018
- High-paced environment, that consisted of numerous tasks, time management skills and team building.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Education
No Degree - Animal Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2017
Skills
- Excellent People skills
- Multitasking Strengths
- Organization
- Time management
- Compassionate
- Hard working
- Focused
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Animal Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Inprovement
02.2023 - 01.2024
Hostess
Tony’s Firehouse Grill & Pizza
08.2022 - 01.2023
Kennel Attendant
Furever Friends Play And Stay
08.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Forever 21
07.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
No Degree - Animal Science
Bakersfield College