Karla Jimenez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy while offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 3 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Lake Olympia Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with medical procedures and treatments.
- Administered injections (IM/SQ/IV), oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Provided exceptional customer service to clients while managing scheduling, billing, and records management.
- Reduced stress for animals by providing compassionate handling during exams and procedures.
- Prevented complications by carefully monitoring patients for signs of infiltration, or other adverse reactions to intravenous treatments including but not limited to anesthesia.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and proper equipment preparation.
- Aided in successful surgeries through precise X-ray positioning and image processing for diagnostic purposes.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Facilitated teamwork within the veterinary staff through strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
Veterinary Nurse
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely communication regarding their pets'' health status and any necessary follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with veterinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to successful emergency response situations by remaining calm under pressure while assisting with life-saving procedures.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Veterinary Assisting Diploma Program - Veterinarian Nurse
Southern Technical College
Sanford, FL08.2021
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Operations Management
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Anesthetic Administration Assistance
- Dental Procedures
- Veterinary Terminology
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Parasite Control
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Physical Examinations
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Tick Removal
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Lake Olympia Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Veterinary Assisting Diploma Program - Veterinarian Nurse
Southern Technical College
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