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Irasema Tristan

Veterinary Assistant
Crosby,Texas

Summary

Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant offers great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.

Kind and attentive experience helping pet owners care for beloved animals. Soon to be licensed for veterinary technician.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
Houston, TX, TX
06.2020 - Current
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
  • Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
  • Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Idexx Inventory

Externship Veterinary Technician

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
Houston, TX, TX
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
  • Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.

Externship Veterinary Assistant

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
Houston, TX, TX
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician

Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Animal Diagnostics
  • Animal Vaccinations
  • Animal Restraining
  • Prescription Filling
  • Proper Animal Restraint
  • Patient Recordkeeping
  • Reminder Calls
  • Customer Service for 4 years
  • Client Education
  • Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
  • IV Administration
  • Subcutaneous Injections
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Charting
  • Hospital Staff Support

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Externship Veterinary Technician

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
06.2020 - Current

Externship Veterinary Assistant

Gulfgate Animal Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician

Pima Medical Institute

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