Julia Rojas Fuday
Manteca,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Veterinary Technician(RVT) with 32 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in Veterinary Medicine, 14 of those years as a Registered Veterinary Technician in California. Dependable, hardworking, and passionate about new knowledge and contributing to the success of the next generation of Veterinary technicians. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated and professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
Dublin, CA
08.2008 - Current
- Record symptoms and document medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administer medications to animals in treatment and document changes in condition in the Critical care unit.
- Answer owner animal health questions and advise on best care practices.
- Process new patients and update client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collect patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triage incoming cardiac patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Establish intravenous catheters and intravenous drips for ongoing hydration and treatment of canines and felines.
- Aid Veterinary Cardiologist with pacemaker implantation and PDA occlusion procedures for canines with complex requirements in the catheter lab.
- Interrogate pacemakers before and after implantation using Medtronic and other Programmer.
- Interpret basic Normal and abnormal electrocardiograms
- Obtain various para-sternal and sub-costal images of cardiac chambers including M-mode and 2D via echocardiogram
- Place 24-hour Cardiac Holter monitors on Felines and Canines.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures including managing controlled pre-medication and induction of intravenous agents.
- Induction and endotracheal intubation of canines and felines, in preparation for surgery or as part of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Monitor patients during anesthetic procedures such as but not limited to foreign body removal and orthopedic repairs.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Registered Veterinary Technician
United Emergency Animal Clinic
Campbell, CA
02.2008 - 04.2009
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Intake and triage of patients arriving with an emergency.
- Follow Veterinary Doctor's orders for each particular case.
- Placed IV Catheters
- Administered CPR
- To calculate and administer continuous rate infusions(CRI)
- Monitor patients in critical care
- Client communication
- Client education
- Practice compassion
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Veterinary Technician
Central Animal Hospital
Campbell, CA
02.2005 - 08.2008
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarians.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined the special needs of animals under care.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of the cornea, and tonometry.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclaves under high pressure and high-temperature conditions..
- Collected patient urine and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed dental extractions and prophylactic dental cleanings.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with skin parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
Packer
Solectron
Milpitas, CA
02.2002 - 01.2005
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in the company system.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Maintained safety and efficiency while loading over 30 lbs of telecommunication products into packaging equipment.
- Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed cables and connector items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets.
- Measured product sizes, packaging equipment needed, and packing options.
Various Retail Jobs
Various
San Jose, CA
06.2000 - Feb2002
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Veterinarian
Self
Tulua, Colombia
03.1989 - 10.1999
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Conducted community rabies clinics every spring to offer free or low-cost rabies vaccinations to pets for low-income owners.
- Examined large and small animals to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Disbursed livestock disease detection and control information to farmers to minimize outbreaks.
- Set animals' bones to promote proper healing.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
- Quarantined infected animals for specialized treatment to curtail disease spread.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Universidad De Caldas
Manizales Colombia Jun.1988 - Jun.1988
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Prioritize and Develop a Plan of Action
- Multitasking
- Managing day-to-day flow and efficiency of the cardiology Department at SAGE Veterinary Centers
- Client Education and Excellent Customer Service
- Train incoming staff in protocols and procedures
- Intra Venous Catheter (IVC) placements
- Calculating and Setting Continuous Rate Infusions (CRI)
- Presurgical Pre medication and Induction of Canine and Feline Patients
- Intra Operation Anesthesia Monitoring
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Ability to Assess Basic Normal and Abnormal Electrocardiograms(EKG)
- Dental Procedures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Drug Inventory Oversight
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Fluorescein Staining
- Problem Sensitivity
- Client Counseling
- Emergency First Aid
- Laboratory Testing
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Prescriptions Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Bathing and Nail Clipping
- Anesthesia Administration
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Wound Dressing and suturing
- Reminder Calls
- Stomach Tube Placements
- Gram Stain Slide Preparation
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Patient Discharges
- Closed-Chest CPR
- Medical Triage
- Jugular Intravenous Catheterization
- Emergency Situations
- Diagnostic ECG/EKG Tracing
- Digital Radiography
- Injectable Agent Induction
- Thoracic and Abdominal Radiography
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Contrast Studies
- IV Fluid Administration
- External Cardiac Massage
- Skin Scraping
- Laundry Duties
- Pet Food Recommendations
- Ear Cleaning
- Image Interpretation
- Patient Check-Ins
- Towel Folding
- Medication Dispensing
- Treatment Administration
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Product Inventories
- Linen Laundering
Fluent Spanish Speaker.
Native of the country of Colombia in South America, Spanish is my first language.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
SAGE Veterinary Centers
08.2008 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
United Emergency Animal Clinic
02.2008 - 04.2009
Veterinary Technician
Central Animal Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2008
Packer
Solectron
02.2002 - 01.2005
Various Retail Jobs
Various
06.2000 - Feb2002
Veterinarian
Self
03.1989 - 10.1999
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Universidad De Caldas
Jun.1988 - Jun.1988
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