Katherine Carlos
Summary
Optimistic, result-orientated Veterinary Technician, eager to bring strong work-ethic and customer service skills to a growing company. Proficient communication, organization, and multitasking skills. Positive and friendly with a professional demeanor.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groom
Shel Vest Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Examined horses daily
- Monitored broodmares and foals for conformational or health issues
- Addressed/treated wounds, injuries
- Maintained landscaping
- Applied bandages, administered injections IV and IM
Veterinary Technician
Florida Equine Veterinary Associates
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted the veterinarian in treating yearling thoroughbreds that were prepping for the two-year old sales
- Prepared and gave routine injections
- Held the plate for radiographs
- Assisted in lameness exams
- Maintained an organized work area
- Prepared and quick reaction to stressful situations
- Followed directions from the Veterinarian
- Drew blood and completed paperwork for coggins
- For horses that appeared to be ill, drew blood and ran an SAA test.
Assistant Manager
Bluewater Creek Polo Club
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted in managing thoroughbred racehorse farm
- Administered daily medicines and injections
- Maintained organized records of each horse
- Evaluated lame horses and followed veterinarians instructions for treating horses
- Assisted in grooming, hot walking, and holding horses for farrier.
Equine Veterinarian Technician
Back-Stretch Surgery and Medicine
05.2013 - Current
- Assisted the Veterinarian at the racetrack Louisiana Downs and Fairgrounds, New Orleans
- Prepared daily injections and vitamin jugs
- Assisted the Vet treating and evaluating the horses
- Properly disposed of needles and syringes
- Sterilized surgical equipment
- Re-stocked inventory and signed packaging slip
- Managed files of trainer/horse charts
- Maintained a clean, organized environment
- Worked well in stressful situations.
Practice Manager
Equine Reproduction Specialists
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Prep broodmares for procedures
- Set-up for lavages, infusions, flushes
- Prepare supplies for stallion collections
- Analyze and process semen
- Assisted in freezing semen in liquid nitrogen
- Filled and monitored frozen semen tanks
- Prepared semen to be shipped to other locations
- Assisted in artificial insemination of the mares
- Assisted in foaling out the broodmares
- Monitoring foals and collecting blood work
- Administering daily medications
- Manage the billing and patient accounts
- Enter payment information and daily charges
- Maintain a safe and efficient work area
- Organize a daily schedule for appointments and procedures.
Education
Associates of Science - undefined
Northwest Shoals Community College
08.2018
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Attention To Detail
- Adaptable
- Willing And Eager To Learn New Skills
- Exceptionally Organized
- Strong Leadership Capability
- Active Listener
- Flexible
- Proficient In Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent In Multitasking
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Groom
Shel Vest Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Practice Manager
Equine Reproduction Specialists
03.2020 - 07.2022
Veterinary Technician
Florida Equine Veterinary Associates
10.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bluewater Creek Polo Club
04.2015 - Current
Equine Veterinarian Technician
Back-Stretch Surgery and Medicine
05.2013 - Current
Associates of Science - undefined
Northwest Shoals Community College