JOANNA RUELAS
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Assistant
Purrfurably Cats
02.2025 - Current
- Supported veterinary staff during surgeries, ensuring proper handling of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, providing training and supervision for individuals assisting with animal care duties.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and techniques.
- Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures to ensure the well-being of animals.
Supervisor and Veterinary Assistant
PENINSULA ANIMAL HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Creat teams schedule
- Monitor employee productivity and performance
- Ensuring prompt and friendly costumer service
- Planning and Organizing the day.
- Trupanion certified
- Drug licensed
Veterinary Assistant
MONTEREY PENINSULA VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Treat animals in both routine and emergency situations
- Weighed and examined animals to record vital information in files
- Sanitized kennels, examination and operating rooms, as well as proper radiation room cleanliness
- Assist in holding and restraining patients during exam
- Care for animals by feeding, bathing and with exercise
- Administer medication Subq and IV
- Relief work
Kennel Attendant/Veterinary Assistant
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF SALINAS
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Scheduled appointments for doctors’ visits and procedures, assisting with reception
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Educated owners regarding feeding, general care, medical care, and treatment options
- Assisted with holding and restraining animals during exam
Education
GED - undefined
SILVERSTAR
SALINAS, CA01.2017
Skills
- Administer Medication
- Perform and Document TPR
- Properly Clean and Sanitize instruments, equipment, and operating rooms
- Taking and Interpreting X-Rays
- Collecting specimens for testing
- IDEXX Laboratory Equipment
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Feral Animal Handling
- Worked in partnership with animal rescues, such as AFRP and Peace of Mind
- Vaccine administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Animal Assistant
Purrfurably Cats
02.2025 - Current
Supervisor and Veterinary Assistant
PENINSULA ANIMAL HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 01.2025
Veterinary Assistant
MONTEREY PENINSULA VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER
05.2018 - 03.2024
Kennel Attendant/Veterinary Assistant
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF SALINAS
06.2015 - 04.2018
GED - undefined
SILVERSTAR
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