Krisa Guerrero
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 8 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in Diagnostic Imaging. Adept at assisting in surgeries, administering treatments, and providing compassionate care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Technician
Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road, Houston, TX 77076
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Developed training program for new technicians, enhancing skill set and efficiency of clinic team.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgeries, ensuring procedures were carried out smoothly and effectively.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Developed education initiatives to educate animal owners on Heartworm Disease.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing complex surgical procedures, ensuring the careful monitoring of anesthesia levels and patient vitals throughout surgery.
- Advanced animal welfare by participating in community outreach programs such as vaccination clinics or spay/neuter initiatives.
Diagnostic Imaging Technician/CST
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist
03.2022 - Current
- Restrain companion and exotic animals for procedures such as ultrasounds, echocardiograms and radiographs
- Calculate drug orders and administering sedation
- Monitor patients under general sedation
- Organize appointments, obtain patient history from different clinics and work directly with radiologist interns to oversee their schedules for the day
- Triage emergency cases upon arrival
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed laboratory tests
- Collected sterile laboratory samples
- Monitored animals under general anesthesia
- Performed Dental Prophylaxis on companion animals
- Restrained animals for procedures
- Triaged patients
- Administered medications and vaccinations for dogs and cats
- Provided general client education and intake of animals upon arrival
Veterinary Assistant
Telephone Road Dog & Cat Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed laboratory tests, such as heartworm test, parvo test and urinalysis
- Collected sterile laboratory samples, including blood, fecal and urine
- Monitored animals under general anesthesia and assisted in surgeries such as spays/neuters, closures and removals
- Restrained animals for procedures and exams
- Development of radiographs
- Administered medications along with general husbandry for dogs and cats
- Provided general client education
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Houston, TX12.2021
General Education -
Lone Star College System North Harris
Houston, TX12.2017
General Education -
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX05.2017
High School Diploma -
Saint Pius X High School
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Administration of injections
- Administration of medications
- IV catherization
- Cystocentesis
- Urinalysis evaluation
- Cytology collection
- Cytology analysis
- Common drugs in veterinary practice
- Companion animal restraint
- Companion animal handling
- Intubation
- Companion animal husbandry
- Companion animal medical care
- Practice management
- Receptionist abilities
- Surgical assistance
- Vaccine administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- IV medication administration
- Surgical preparation
- Anesthesia administration
- Suture removal
- Euthanasia procedures
- Fluid therapy
- Wound treatment
- Emergency care
- Closed-chest CPR
- Gowning and gloving procedures
Timeline
Shelter Technician
Harris County Pets
04.2024 - Current
Diagnostic Imaging Technician/CST
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist
03.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield
04.2021 - 02.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Telephone Road Dog & Cat Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2020
General Education -
Lone Star College System North Harris
General Education -
Schreiner University
High School Diploma -
Saint Pius X High School
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston