Karina Perez

• Triage

• ICU and Critical Care

• CPR
• Internal Medicine
• Endoscopy set up and take down
• Laboratory procedures
• Animal handling and restraint
• Phlebotomy
• Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepared and administered medications as directed by the veterinary tea

• Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general animal wellness practices.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas daily.

• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient care delivery

• Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
• Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
• Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
• Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
• Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
• Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries
• Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
• Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate doctor or treatment area.
• Treated and monitored exotic patients

• Conduct preliminary patient and work ups including patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, document information onto file
• Prepare patients for procedures such as endoscopy (upper and lower), cystoscopy, CT scan rhinoscopy, Broncho alveolar lavage, intranasal infusion of clotrimazole, bone marrow biopsy, liver tru-cut biopsy
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Assisted doctor with ultrasound, thoracentesis, abdominocentesis and FNA for diagnostics
• Administered medications and educated patients and owner on correct at-home administration.
• Induction of anesthesia, intubate and place monitor equipment
• Intake patients and treatments
• Properly disinfect endoscopy equipment and trouble shoot. (Pentax, Storz)

• Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
• Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
• Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
• Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
• Prepare patients for procedures such as endoscopies, bone marrow aspirate, liver biopsies, intranasal infusion of clotrimazole
• Assisted doctor with diagnostics and medical procedures
• Administer anesthesia to patients under direct supervision of doctor and monitor patient response to anesthesia
• Prepare and infuse a variety of chemotherapy drugs
• Responsible for all scopes of proper cleaning, trouble shooting and biopsy instruments (Olympus)

• Helped coordinate work flow and day to day duties
• Prepare and infuse variety of chemotherapy
• Monitor patient during and after chemo administration
• Provided exceptional nursing care to all patients including critical hospitalized patients
• Assisted with ultrasound and associated procedures
• Gathered patient history, description of symptoms from owner, and documented presenting condition
• Exemplary customer service to owners by addressing their concerns
• Safely restrained patients for all exams and procedures
• Responsible for inventory for all medications and supplies

• Triage

• ICU and Critical Care

• CPR
• Internal Medicine
• Endoscopy set up and take down
• Laboratory procedures
• Animal handling and restraint
• Phlebotomy
• Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepared and administered medications as directed by the veterinary tea

• Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general animal wellness practices.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas daily.

• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient care delivery