J. Carlos Ruiz

Assist Veterinarians in providing medical care to animals. The Veterinary Technician is a vital part of the animal-care team, performing critical tasks that assist in diagnosis and treatment. Samples duties include:

• Recording patient histories
• Preparing the patient for examination or surgery
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Providing vaccinations
• Administering medications
• Taking vital signs and blood samples
• Preparing tissue samples
• Expose and develop radiographs and assist with ultrasounds
• Performing laboratory procedures such as urinalysis and blood counts and taking blood samples
• Assisting in surgery
• Providing and assisting with anesthesia
• Providing post-operative care and nursing care to sick and injured animals
• Work in Radiology to expose under sedation for all types of pets
• Tortoises , Turtles, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Snakes, Rats
• Excavating for backed up dogs and cats
• Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
• Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
• Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
• Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
• Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
• Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
• Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
• Boosted vaccination compliance rates by following up with clients to remind them of upcoming appointments and necessary booster shots.
• Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
• Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.