Karina Daniella Abrego

Veterinary Technician with proven leadership at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, excelling in patient triage and team collaboration. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring and client education, I enhance workflow efficiency and uphold high standards of care. Committed to fostering a culture of empathy and professionalism in fast-paced clinical environments.

• Fear Free Certified Professional
• RECOVER Certified in CPR (Basic & Advanced Life Support)

• Veterinary Technician - Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists (Formerly: Emergency Pet Clinic), 10/01/22, Present, San Antonio, TX, Oversee daily shift operations, ensuring timely patient triage, workflow efficiency, and team collaboration in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, Serve as point-of-contact for veterinarians and support staff, facilitating communication and resolving patient care concerns, Guide and support technicians and assistants with clinical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and client interactions, Coordinate patient flow, prioritize cases, and ensure accurate and timely medical recordkeeping, Uphold hospital standards for cleanliness, safety, and patient care, ensuring all protocols are followed across departments, Assist in training new team members and promoting a culture of empathy, professionalism, and high-quality medicine, Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, drug dosing, medication/fluid administration, and radiographic positioning, Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients, ensuring comprehensive nursing care and accurate charting, Conduct laboratory diagnostics including bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology, Communicate clearly with clients regarding patient status, treatments, medications, and wellness membership options, Use safe animal restraint techniques for dogs, cats, and exotic/pocket pets in high-stress environments, Maintain sterile, organized surgical and treatment areas while collaborating across departments
• Veterinary Assistant, Oaks North Animal Hospital, 10/01/20, Present, San Antonio, TX, Provide patient care support in a small animal general practice and surgery setting, Communicate treatment plans and preventive care to clients with empathy and clarity, Perform in-house diagnostics including bloodwork (IDEXX Catalyst One, LaserCyte Dx), urinalysis, fecal floats, and cytology, Assist with anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, and radiography, Maintain sterile surgical environments and post-operative recovery care, Handle restraint, medication administration, and care of hospitalized and boarding patients

• Hispanic Student Association, Member, 01/01/18, 12/31/21
• Global Brigades, Member, 01/01/19, 12/31/21
• Active Minds, Member, 01/01/19, 12/31/21