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Kathleen Gudiel

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Diligent fourth-year veterinary student with experience in exotic animal medicine, including husbandry and proper handling of several reptile, small mammal, and avian species. Successfully completed multiple small and exotic animal externships, providing medical support and collaborating with veterinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Comfortable with difficult conversations relating to financial hardships and end-of-life discussions. Interested in mentorship and open to opportunities for further educational growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Student Extern

Phoenix Zoo
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to develop differential diagnoses, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Followed biosecurity and safety protocols for different species, including protected species such as black-footed ferrets as well as larger hoofstock such as rhinoceros.
  • Interpreted lab work results by utilizing ZIMs database.
  • Supported surgical procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting with post-operative care.
  • Familiar with conservation efforts of protected and endangered species.
  • Contributed to team success by readily offering assistance where needed and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic throughout externship tenure.

Veterinary Technician

Exotic Animal Veterinary Center
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Licensed, Registered Veterinary Technician, from 2019-2021.
  • Handled and restrained small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
  • Performed appropriate restraint to capture radiographs.
  • Placed intravenous and urinary catheters in small mammals.
  • Administered medications by mouth, intramuscular and intravenous injections, and subcutaneous fluids.
  • Educated clients on proper husbandry and diet for their pet's respective species.
  • Completed in-house testing such as running blood work on Abaxis machines, as well as Diff-Quick and Gram stains.

Customer Service Representative

Exotic Animal Veterinary Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Scheduled appointments and procedures on veterinarians' schedules for clients.
  • Checked patients in/out, updated patient charts, submitted prescription refill requests, relayed laboratory results, handled payment and invoicing.
  • Utilized judgment to determine which phone calls were to be forwarded to doctors, veterinary technicians, or management.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

Becker College
Worcester, MA
05.2019

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Becker College
Worcester, MA
05.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual, fluent in conversational Spanish
  • Exotic animal care
  • Client communication
  • Client education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Laboratory diagnostics
  • Surgery and anesthesia
  • Feline and canine spay and neuter
  • Dental procedures
  • Euthanasia procedures and end-of-life care
  • Proficient with Cornerstone
  • Proficient with String Soft

Certification

  • Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets, June 2024

Timeline

Veterinary Student Extern

Phoenix Zoo
07.2024 - 08.2024

Customer Service Representative

Exotic Animal Veterinary Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

Veterinary Technician

Exotic Animal Veterinary Center
06.2019 - 08.2023

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

Becker College

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Becker College

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