Jocelyn Maldonado
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Passionate Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Heights Veterinary Clinic, excelling in client communication and laboratory skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient care and support research teams. Skilled in animal handling and maintaining safety protocols, ensuring a 100% compliance rate with sanitation standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Nyu Langone
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the primary care, routine husbandry and sanitation for research animals, equipment and facilities in ABSL1 and ABSL2 laboratories.
- Maintains laboratory function and experiment integrity through accurate record keeping, diet preparation and animal euthanasia.
- Proficient in rodent colony management, rodent euthanasia and sentinel monitoring program procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for working with microisolator rodent cages using aseptic techniques, rodent health observation skills and safety procedures.
Animal Care Technician
Mispro Biotech Services
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported research staff during multiple operations through animal handling, medication dosing, and identification methods.
- Performed daily observations of rodent colony health, treated animals when necessary and maintained an accurate census and health records for the colony.
- Executed biohazardous material handling and disposal, rodent colony management, rodent euthanasia and sentinel monitoring program in accordance with industry guidelines and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgeries and treatments, ensuring proper care for animals in need.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for working with microisolator rodent cages using aseptic techniques, rodent health observation skills and safety procedures.
Animal Care Technician
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported research staff during multiple operations through animal handling, medication dosing, and identification methods.
- Performed daily observations of rodent colony health, treated animals when necessary and maintained an accurate census and health records for the colony.
- Executed biohazardous material handling and disposal, rodent colony management, rodent euthanasia and sentinel monitoring program in accordance with industry guidelines and procedures.
Animal Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided husbandry, enrichment and facility maintenance for non-human primate, rodent and porcine colonies.
- Monitored rodent colonies for health issues, behavioral abnormalities, and cage compliance.
- Trained to handle and maintain biohazard, immunocompromised and chemical rodent colonies and sterilization of microisolation cages, biohazard cages, and fish tanks.
Veterinary Assistant
Gotham Veterinary Center
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with medical procedures through animal restraints, radiograph administration, and medication preparation.
- Discussed care concerns and goals with clients and educated clients on topics such as nutrition, behavior, preventative medicine and pre- and post- surgical care.
- Performed administrative duties including client communication, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Assistant
Harlem Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted with medical procedures through animal restraints, radiograph administration, and medication preparation.
- Performed administrative duties including patient intake and discharge, client communication, question and complaint resolution, appointment scheduling, payment processing and general hospital maintenance.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Intake Specialist
Best Pet Rx
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Received and processed drug prescriptions via telephone, email, and automated systems.
- Calculated and dispensed accurate drug dosages.
- Actively managed client profiles, communicated with clients and professionally resolved issues.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy and compliance in data entry, ensuring all information was correctly entered into the required systems.
- Liaised between clients and healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care.
- Trained and supervised new intake staff to deliver high-quality client care.
Veterinary Assistant
Heights Veterinary Clinic
08.2010 - 02.2016
- Assisted with medical procedures through animal restraints, radiograph administration, and medication preparation.
- Performed administrative duties including patient intake and discharge, client communication and question and complaint resolution, appointment scheduling, payment processing.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas High School
The Bronx, NY06.2007
Skills
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Customer service and assistance
- Pet handling
- Client Communication
- Sanitation protocols
- Laboratory skills
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Safety and health precautions
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Records Management
- Veterinary Assistance
- Human and Animal Safety
Certification
- ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Nyu Langone
06.2022 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Mispro Biotech Services
02.2021 - 06.2022
Animal Care Technician
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
10.2020 - 02.2021
Animal Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering
09.2018 - 10.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Gotham Veterinary Center
02.2018 - 10.2018
Veterinary Assistant
Harlem Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
Veterinary Intake Specialist
Best Pet Rx
03.2016 - 06.2017
Veterinary Assistant
Heights Veterinary Clinic
08.2010 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas High School