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Jessica L. Sanchez

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

The objective is to obtain a position that will enable to use the strong organizational skills, educational background and ability to work well with people. Dependable Veterinary Technician, skillful in handling animals up to 60Lbs pounds. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets. Maintains order when caring for multiple animals with diverse temperaments. Well-versed in surgery assistance and ICU.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Veterinary Technician/ Dental Technician

Weston Lakes Animal Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures, ensuring accurate preparation of instruments, medication administration, and post-operative care.
  • Assisted veterinarians in emergency situations by providing timely and effective support, ultimately resulting in successful patient outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed medical records for each patient, resulting in accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge of advancements within veterinary medicine to provide optimal care for patients.
  • Improved client relationships by addressing concerns promptly, offering helpful advice, and ensuring clear communication between clients and the veterinary team.
  • Mentored junior veterinary technicians on best practices within the clinic environment while fostering teamwork among staff members.
  • Conducted diagnostic testing including blood draws, urinalysis tests, radiographs for accurate diagnosing of various medical conditions in animals.
  • Educated pet owners on preventative care measures such as vaccinations, dental care, nutrition management, parasite control strategies to improve pet health outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive work culture within the clinic by promoting open communication channels among staff members which resulted in increased job satisfaction.
  • Reduced patient stress by providing compassionate handling and creating a calm atmosphere during examinations and treatments.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily clinic operations while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the practice.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
  • Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler, Dental extraction, nerve block and gingival flaps.
  • Assisted in training new technicians, contributing to overall team skill growth and improved laboratory performance.

Head Veterinary Technician

Jog Lantana Animal Clinic
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Aided veterinary surgeon with surgeries and procedures for domestic species with complex requirements.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Performed basic dental extractions, full mouth X-rays and compleat dental cleaning
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.

Veterinary Technician

Country Club Animal Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
  • Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with skin issues parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Help to cover 3-4 shifts in a row when short staffed.

Veterinary Surgery Technician

Humane Society of Greater
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Receiving and checking animals coming in for surgery making sure they are in good medical conditions to be spay/neuter.
  • Calculate sedation dosage (Ketamine, Butorphanol, Acepromazine, Torbutrol, Telazol, Dormitor, Antisedan).
  • Administer sedations via IV and IM.
  • Tubing Dogs with right size tube.
  • Calculate and administer injectable antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.
  • (Pen-G, Combi-Pen 48, Convenia, Metacam, Rimadyl, Onsior, etc).
  • Monitor anesthesia machine, making sure vital sings and temperature don’t go over or under limits.
  • Administer and calculate medications like (Dopram, Midazolam, Valium, Atropine, etc) to crashing animals.
  • Manage control medication’s books.
  • Shave and scrub to disinfect surgery area(s).
  • Prepare over 40 surgeries a day.
  • Explain owner oral medications to be given and after-surgery care.
  • Clean preparation and surgery area, refill gloves, anesthesia, scrubs, sutures, blades, etc for the next day.

Veterinary Technician

Welfare Animal Clinic
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Collect blood, stool, urine or tissue samples for testing.
  • Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, heartworm test, feline leukemia tests and blood counts.
  • Take and develop x-rays.
  • Sterilize instruments and equipment.
  • Assist with dental procedures.
  • Prepare animals for surgery.
  • Administer anesthesia to animals.
  • Euthanize seriously injured or ill animals.
  • Examination and Treatment.
  • Ask questions about reasons for visiting.
  • Record case history, weight, temperature and other details.
  • Restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment.
  • Trim nails, express anal glands, remove sutures and perform other routine procedures.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Provide basic education on animal care, nutrition and medical conditions.
  • Teach clients how to administer medicines at home.
  • Recommend products for optimal wellness, such as vitamins, supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Maintain animal records and billing information.
  • Prepare and label medications to be sent home with patients.
  • Clean and organize examination rooms.
  • Order, organize, label and restock supplies and pet foods.
  • Feed, walk and bathe animals when applicable.
  • Train new employees.
  • Customer Service and Reception.
  • Answer phones.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Greet customers.
  • Prepare invoices.
  • Discharge patients.
  • Follow up with clients.

Kennel Staff

Biscayne Animal Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011
  • Open the facility in the morning.
  • Take out dogs for a walk.
  • Feed animals in the boarding area and some time the clinic.
  • Keep the entire clinic clean during all day.
  • Sell food and pets products.
  • Do flea treatment on dogs infested.
  • Help technicians by receiving the animals, making treatments, doing blood, fecal and x-ray tests.

Kennel Assistant

Doral Center Animal Clinic
04.2010 - 09.2010
  • Fed, groomed and cared for dogs in the kennels, maintained a high quality of care.
  • Maintained kennel booking system.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the kennels, ran the ancillary buildings directed connected with the boarding kennels, like, dog baths, food preparation area, nail clipping, drugs administration, etc.
  • Walk and exercise dogs 4 to 6 times a day.

Barn Staff

Young Men’s Christian Association, YMCA
05.2008 - 08.2010
  • Executed daily operations of assisting children boarding horses and leading the trail.
  • Fed, watered and clean horses and stalls in the barn before children arrived and after they left.
  • Feed and clean animals from the petting zoo like, rabbits, dogs, cats, and birds.
  • Observe and monitored play activities, and entertained children by reading to them and playing games with them.
  • Accompanied children on walks and others outings.
  • Talk with children to resolve problems or directed them to other workers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Biology

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

General Equivalency Degree (GED) - undefined

The English Center
Miami, Florida
2011

Veterinarian Assistant - undefined

Miami Senior Adult Center
Miami, Florida
2011

Skills

  • Catalase testing
  • Staff training and development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Intravenous injection
  • Cytocentesis
  • Closed-chest CPR
  • Jugular intravenous catheterization
  • General anesthesia monitoring
  • Lab operations
  • Vaccinations
  • Infection Control
  • Animal behavior observation
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • File and records management
  • Intravenous catheter placement
  • Diagnostic equipment operation
  • Client education and communication
  • Advanced dental procedures
  • Veterinary diagnostic imaging
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Canine and feline intubation
  • Skin scraping
  • Dietary recommendations
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Euthanasia
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound treatment
  • Patient Positioning
  • Surgical scrubbing procedures
  • Ear sample collection
  • X-ray review
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Clinical research
  • Anesthesia administration
  • Client education
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Controlled substance management
  • Dental procedures

Additional Information

Previously worked with Avimark, Cornerstone and Neo. Also knowledgeable of Idexx in-house laboratory.

Timeline

Lead Veterinary Technician/ Dental Technician

Weston Lakes Animal Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Head Veterinary Technician

Jog Lantana Animal Clinic
08.2019 - 10.2021

Veterinary Technician

Country Club Animal Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2019

Veterinary Surgery Technician

Humane Society of Greater
11.2015 - 10.2016

Veterinary Technician

Welfare Animal Clinic
09.2013 - 08.2015

Kennel Staff

Biscayne Animal Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011

Kennel Assistant

Doral Center Animal Clinic
04.2010 - 09.2010

Barn Staff

Young Men’s Christian Association, YMCA
05.2008 - 08.2010

General Equivalency Degree (GED) - undefined

The English Center

Veterinarian Assistant - undefined

Miami Senior Adult Center

Associate of Arts - Biology

Broward College

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