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Janine Chavez

Temple,TX

Summary

Prior Registered Veterinary Technician with 20 years experience in the field. In my years as leader and manager, I have found a passion to not only help animals, but also a passion to invest in the growth of the people I lead. I am quick to anticipate the needs of my team or my hospital, put a lot of weight into follow through in my work and strive to make a difference in the lives of people and pets around me.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Care Representative

The Vets
04.2023 - Current
  • Triaged Calls
  • Researched issues and took appropriate action to resolve issues within turnaround time requirements and quality standards.
  • Documented activities and progress in electronic medical records per defined policy and procedures.
  • Zendesk experience.

Hospital Manager

VCA Lakeline Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed finances, purchasing, process new hire, termination and changes pertaining to employee personnel file, payroll, organize and lead staff meetings, developed, implemented and enforced hospital protocols, client concerns, staff development, interview, hire, provide coaching and discipline

Technician Manager

VCA WEST COAST SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 07.2021

Technician Manager (2017- current)

Doctor Assistant (2006-2010) RVT (2011) Lead (2012-2013) Supervisor (2013-2017) Management/HR: Process new hire, terminations and changes pertaining to employee personnel files; Staff Scheduling for 24/7 departments; Payroll; Organize and lead team meetings; Developed, implemented and enforced hospital SOPs; Development and implementation of new positions within the hospital; Client concerns; Staff development: interview, hire, provide coaching and discipline.

Employee Development: Assisted in growth and maintained high RVT numbers in hospital; Supported and assisted in developing two veterinary technician specialists; Mentor team members and maintained an environment of growth, developing new leaders within the technician team.

Technician: Strong skills in specialty care with experience in Emergency, Critical Care and internal medicine; Capable in critical patient care (blood transfusion, enteral nutrition, central lines, etc.); Anesthesia; Assisting with endoscopy,

Registered Veterinary Technician

Crossroads Animal Emergency Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Triaged emergent cases
  • Monitored hospitalized patients
  • Provided treatments based on DVM instruction

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Professional Veterinary Assistant School
01.2011

Skills

  • Process new hires, terminations, and changes of employee personnel files
  • Staff Scheduling for 24/7 departments
  • Payroll
  • Organize and lead team meetings
  • Developed, implemented, and enforced hospital SOPs
  • Development and implementation of new positions
  • Client concerns
  • Staff development: interview, hire, provide coaching and discipline
  • Assisted in growth and maintained high RVT numbers in thehospital
  • Supported and assisted in developing two veterinary technician specialists
  • Mentor team members and maintain an environment of growth, developing new leaders within the technician team
  • Strong skills in specialty care with experience in Emergency, Critical Care, and internal medicine
  • Capable in critical patient care (blood transfusion, enteral nutrition, central lines, etc)
  • Anesthesia
  • Assisting with endoscopy, radiology, phlebotomy, CPR, triage, etc

Professional References

  • Breanna Karr, RVT, Hospital Administrator, VCA ASEC, breanna.karr@vca.com, 714-488-3885 (mobile)
  • Bridget Monson, MHA, Hospital Administrator, Gehrman Animal Hospital, bridgetm@gehrman-animal.com, 612-719-3545 (mobile)
  • Nicole Silvas, RVT, Technician Manager (Specialty Departments), VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital, nicole.silvas@vca.com, 951-237-2672 (mobile)
  • J. Michael Walters, DVM, MS, DACVECC, Medical Director, VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital, J.Michael.Walters@vca.com, 703-300-4882 (mobile)

Timeline

Senior Care Representative

The Vets
04.2023 - Current

Hospital Manager

VCA Lakeline Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022

Technician Manager

VCA WEST COAST SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 07.2021

Registered Veterinary Technician

Crossroads Animal Emergency Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016

Certificate of Completion -

Professional Veterinary Assistant School
Janine Chavez