Gina Colon
Lutz,FL
Summary
Passionate Veterinary Technician with 6 years of relevant veterinary experience. Experience in both General Practice and emergency and crititical care. Dedicated to providing excellent animal care and client service. Team oriented and hard working within in fats placed envirmoemnet. Currently enrolled at HCC completing courses to complete A.S.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Seven Oaks Pet Hospital/Pet Urgent Care Of Wesley
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork using different kinds of equipment such as Abaxsis Vetscan, Vetscan Imagyst, Vetscan UA, and Idexx Snap.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Experience eVet Practice Software
Assistant/Technician
VCA Little Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted veterinarians with animal examinations, ensuring safety of animal and veterinarian by effectively restraining pets.
- Provided telephone support to customers, including scheduling appointments and treatments.
- Gave animal owners information about disease and condition diagnosis, prognoses, and treatment options.
- Collected tissue, feces, blood, and urine samples for examination and analysis.
- Performed preliminary patient workups, which included gathering patient history information, getting owner's description of symptoms, and documenting current condition.
- Prepared operating room ahead of time for procedures and assisted veterinarians during most operations.
- Kept track of animals recovering from surgery and reported any changes to veterinarian.
- Administered Intravenous, Intramuscular and Subcutaneous medications.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound care, vaccination administration, and surgery.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Veterinary Assistant
Tranquility Veterinary Clinic
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Cleaned kennels, exam and operating rooms, as well as animal loading and unloading areas.
- Groomed animal coats, clipped claws, and polished teeth to ensure good hygiene.
- Processed surgical instrument packs and drapes in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions for use in sterile environments.
- Used cornerstone to process new patients and update client records with key information.
- Provided excellent customer service and compassionate animal care to pet owners.
- Provided information to animal owners about feeding, general care, medical conditions, and treatment options.
- Administered routine, post-operative, and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients.
- Vaccinated animals against rabies and distemper, among other diseases
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Great and Small Animal Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted staff veterinarian with examinations
- Administered subcutaneous injections
- Dispensed medication directed by staff veterinarian
- Took X-rays
- Restrained Animals
- Ear Cleaning and Nail Trims
- Preform routine laboratory tests
- Communicated with clients and explained procedures
- Used Avimark for patient records and billing
Education
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL06-2026
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway, NJ06.2020
Skills
- IV Cather Placement
- Medication Dispensing
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture
- Vaccination Administration
- IV Fluid Administration
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Dental Radiology
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Emergency and critical care
- Patient Discharges
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Seven Oaks Pet Hospital/Pet Urgent Care Of Wesley
10.2022 - Current
Assistant/Technician
VCA Little Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Tranquility Veterinary Clinic
02.2021 - 07.2021
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Great and Small Animal Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
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