Jazzmeen Rodriguez
Aurora,CO
Summary
Caring Veterinary Tech/assistant with 6 years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with a strong background in patient care, client education, and surgical support. Skilled in triage, anesthesia monitoring, recordkeeping, and clear communication with pet owners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Cheney Galluzzi and Howard
Denver , CO
02.2024 - Current
- Managed office operations for legal staff at Cheney Galluzzi and Howard.
- Coordinated calendars, meetings, and attorney schedules across departments.
- Processed client intake, correspondence, and confidential case files.
- maintained vendor relationships.
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and staff training for office procedures.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
Vet Technician / Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Denver, CO
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs of patients during surgery or recovery periods.
- Assisted with medical treatments such as wound cleaning, bandaging and splinting
- Assisted dental procedures, Neuters, spays Gastropexy, amputations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress notes.
- Answered phone calls from clients inquiring about their pets' health status or scheduling appointments.
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition, exercise habits, and preventative healthcare.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving injured or sick animals by administering first aid as instructed by a veterinarian.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Brekke Vet Clinic
Castle Rock, CO
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Assisted in Neuters spays, Gastropexy and dental Procedures.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Triaged
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Partnered with Antech to analyze blood samples,Urinalysis and fecals.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
Veterinary Assistant
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
Englewood, Colorado
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted Veterinarians during exams.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Retrieved Blood, fecal and urine Samples.
- Filled RX
- Stocked treatment rooms with appropriate supplies, scheduled appointments, answered phones and processed customer payments to boost office efficiency.
- Documented patient information with precision to maintain records accuracy.
- Administered vaccines
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Sent Verbal and Written prescriptions out to outside pharmacy's
Veterinary Technician
Pets R Us
Aurora, CO
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted veterinarians with exams, vaccinations, and diagnostic procedures at Pets R Us.
- Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples for clinic laboratory testing or IDEXX send out.
- Monitored anesthesia and vital signs during surgical and dental procedures.
- Prepared exam rooms, surgical tools, and treatment areas for daily appointments.
- Recorded patient notes, vaccine histories, and medication instructions in pet records.
- Educated pet owners on home care, medication schedules, and follow-up visits.
- Cleaned, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Education
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2020
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver, CO06-2017
Skills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
- Patient triage
- Surgical assistance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Client education
Timeline
Office Manager
Cheney Galluzzi and Howard
02.2024 - Current
Vet Technician / Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2024
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Brekke Vet Clinic
02.2022 - 11.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2022
Veterinary Technician
Pets R Us
02.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School