Jonathan De Leon Vasquez
Austin
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 4 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in Surgery, EC, and General Practice. Recognized for efficiency and dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Violet Crown Veterinary Specialist
Lakeway, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to ensure seamless communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring they were comfortable during treatments and procedures.
- Prepared surgical suites, ensuring proper sterilization of equipment and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Monitored vital signs during anesthesia induction, surgery, and post-operative recovery periods for safe procedures.
- Supported veterinarians in conducting emergency surgeries on various species with precision and accuracy.
- Ensured proper handling of laboratory specimens for accurate results while minimizing contamination risks.
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Surgery Technician/Room Technician
Dripping Springs Animal Hospital/Southwest Vet
Austin, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
Veterinary Technician
Apollo Ver Clinic
Wimberley, Texas
01.2021 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation..
- 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.
- Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
Veterinary CSR/Veterinary Technician
Lakeway Veterinary Clinic
Lakeway, TX
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Education
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Austin, TX01.2026
High School Diploma -
Mccallum High School
Austin, TX05.2016
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Intravenous Feeding
- Animal Vaccinations
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Laboratory Testing
- Dental Procedures
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Anesthesia Administration
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Violet Crown Veterinary Specialist
08.2023 - Current
Surgery Technician/Room Technician
Dripping Springs Animal Hospital/Southwest Vet
04.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Apollo Ver Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2022
Veterinary CSR/Veterinary Technician
Lakeway Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Mccallum High School