Kaylee Flores
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented medical professional with almost 3 years of experience within the Veterinary field including emergency, critical care and general practice medicine. Currently seeking a full time position as a key team member of a veterinary practice that allows for educational growth and opportunities within the industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon
El Cajon, California
05.2026 - Current
- Advocates for patient safety and welfare by relaying patient behavior history, precaution notes and/ or handling instructions to team members.
- Collaborates with team members to assure correct treatments, vaccines and diagnostics are performed for each individual patient in a timely manner for both doctor and technician appointments daily.
- Performs blood draws and cystocentesis in order to gather necessary samples for in-house and out-of-house laboratory testing.
- Facilitated IV catheter placement for sedated procedures and euthanasia, enabling effective treatment delivery.
- Fills medications to go home while ensuring clients are properly informed about medication uses, guidelines and directions for at-home patient recovery care.
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
ER4PETS & PETSURG
Poway, California
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Triaged incoming patients by recording accurate histories from owners and obtaining appropriate vital signs to ensure proper order of care for unstable/ critical cases.
- Administered medications, IV Fluids and treatments to patients as directed while maintaining precise medical records and treatment logs.
- Practiced Fear Free restraint techniques on patients during emergency exams, treatments and diagnostics to ensure patient and clinician safety.
- Communicated clearly and compassionately with owners during emergencies, providing support and guidance in high-stress situations.
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
Lawndale, California
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and anesthesia by using my eyes, ears and monitoring equipment during routine and emergency procedures.
- Assisted in diagnostic imaging including positioning patients for X-Rays while following radiology safety guidelines.
- Collected blood, urine and fecal samples using aseptic techniques for laboratory testing.
- Educated pet owners on at-home care, medications and pre/post-op instructions to enhance pet recovery and well-being.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Science
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA09-2024
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Skills
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Catheterization
- Veterinary radiography operation
- Vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Medical laboratory work
- Patient care
- Veterinary clinic operations
- Fear Free restraint
- Medical record management
- Animal handling
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Veterinary Assistant Certification - California Healing Arts College, 2024
- Fear Free Certification - Fear Free, 2024
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon
05.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
ER4PETS & PETSURG
02.2026 - 05.2026
Veterinary Assistant/ Technician
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
08.2025 - 08.2026
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Science
California Healing Arts College
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin Senior High