Karen Ochoa
Greenville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with hands-on experience in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, diagnostic testing, and post operative patient care in fast paced clinical environments. Polished in administering injections and treatments, monitoring patients, communicating with clientele, and recording and updating records. Team-oriented professional committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Veterinary Technician Student
Broadway Veterinary Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored anesthesia depth and vital signs during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety
- Assisted in soft tissue surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as blood work, x-rays, and urinalysis.
- Provided compassionate client communication and accurate medical record documentation.
Veterinary Technician Extern
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic testing such as radiographs and laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
Receptionist Extern
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Scheduled appointments, managed patient check-ins/check-outs, and maintained accurate records.
- Provided professional and empathetic communication with clients in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Veterinary Biomedical Technology, Minor in Animal Science
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX05.2026
Skills
- Safe Patient Restraint
- Medication administration (PO, SQ, IM, IV under supervision)
- In house diagnostic testing & sample preparation
- Surgical assistance & sterile technique
- Anesthesia monitoring/ post-operative recovery
- Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
- Radiographic positioning and safety
- Accurate medical documentation
- Client communication
- Collaborative team-based patient care
Certification
- Fear Free Certified Professional - May 2024
- Equine Fear Free Certified Professional - May 2024
Timeline
Surgical Veterinary Technician Student
Broadway Veterinary Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician Extern
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Receptionist Extern
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Veterinary Biomedical Technology, Minor in Animal Science
East Texas A&M University