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Karen Fuentes

Ridgewood,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate veterinary technician with 8 years of veterinary experience in an extremely fast-paced and busy veterinary clinic. Proficient in surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, and preventative care. Excelled at maintaining good relationships with DVM, as needed to assist with best possible patient care. Known for strong communication skills and a passion for promoting animal health and welfare.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Surgical Assistant

Flatbush Vet
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
  • Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
  • Properly calculated and prepared anesthetic surgical pre and post operative medications
  • Properly shaved and prepped multiple patients in order to go under anesthesia

Veterinary Technician

Williamsburg Animal Clinic
04.2017 - 09.2023
  • Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
  • Admit and treat animals under Veterinarian's supervision
  • Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit
  • Inventory manager; Responsible for properly ordering and keeping inventory of all medications and vaccines
  • Properly calculated medication doses for surgery and in-house procedures
  • Collected blood, fecal and urine from patients for laboratory analysis
  • Maintained logs such as controlled substance and patient care logs
  • Assisted with surgical procedures by placing catheters, intubating patients, and monitoring patients under anesthesia
  • Assisted with dental procedures by taking radiographs and scaling and polishing teeth.

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Kind
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Cleaned, maintained and sterilized animal care instruments and equipment
  • Cared for animals in recovery and identified changes or symptoms of concern
  • Minimized spread of disease with frequent cleaning of kennels, holding areas and examination rooms
  • Restrained pets of all sizes and temperament
  • Assisted in the creation of treatment plans, scheduled appointments, answered the phone, and executed other clerical tasks as required.

Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
01.2025

Skills

  • Blood collection
  • IV Catheter placement
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Animal handling
  • Animal Examination
  • Able to lift 50 lbs
  • Heartworm, leukemia, fecal, etc testing
  • Medication and vaccination administering
  • Animal Behavior Knowledge
  • Intravenous Injection
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Operating Room Etiquette
  • Medication Administration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Veterinary Surgical Assistant

Flatbush Vet
10.2023 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Williamsburg Animal Clinic
04.2017 - 09.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Kind
01.2016 - 01.2017

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Penn Foster Career School

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