Isabella Nalda
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Chaparral Veterinary Center
Cave Creek, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
- Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Provided horses with daily feedings of hay, grain, supplements, and fresh water.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in administering medical treatments to horses.
Veterinary Technician
Circle L Animal Hospital. Veterinary Marketing
Prescott, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments before and after procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and anesthesia recovery.
Veterinary Assistant
Granite Mountain Veterinary
Prescott, AZ
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
Education
High School Diploma -
AAEC
Prescott Valley, AZ01-2016
Skills
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Snare restraint
- Procedure billing
- Tail restraint
- Halter placement
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal restraint
- Recumbency restraint
- Equine lower leg wrap
- Closed-chest CPR
- Intravenous injection
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Animal examination
- Injectable agent induction
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Physical examination
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Chaparral Veterinary Center
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Circle L Animal Hospital. Veterinary Marketing
01.2018 - 01.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Granite Mountain Veterinary
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
AAEC
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