Kristina Rose Bravo

• Assisted veterinarians in emergency surgical procedures, perform critical care protocols, and conduct diagnostic tests such as drawing blood and positioning patients for x-rays.
• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
• Experience managing NG tubes, indwelling catheters, and sampling lines.
• Help care for hospitalized pets
• Regularly monitored patient's vitals under sedation/anesthesia and trouble-shoot complications and reevaluated the patient's treatment plan with the DVM on the case if needed.
• Assisted in triage and advocated for urgent cases appropriately while updating and keeping stable patients comfortable.
• Kept an open mind when learning new skills to continue growing and improving quality patient care.
• Improved owner relations through clear communication, updates, and educating them on any diagnostics, treatments, and continued at-home monitoring/care.
• Contributed to team collaboration through effective close-loop communication and support during days we see 60+ patients.
• BLS and ALS certified

• Prepare flushes, chlorhex scrub, bandage wraps, and stock medical supplies.
• Reduced stress for patients with calming, fear-free, techniques during exams and procedures.
• Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.

● Trained to set up for procedures such as: wound cares, lacerations, urinary blockings, NG tube placement, sampling line placement, and pleural tapping.

• Quick to retrieve critical patients while obtaining relevant health history and information from clients during stat calls.
• Preformed TPRs
• Learned to run lab work on Idexx machines
• Became familiarized with basic medical math and CRIs
• Learned to recognize symptoms of parvo, lepto, kennel cough, and other common infectious diseases that need to be isolated.

• Head manager of the small animal, reptile, and aquatics department.
• Maintained safe and clean habitats for animals through weekly regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
• Educated customers and team members on the importance of husbandry and diet are to various species.
• Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer medications, treatments, and routine health checks on animals housed in store.
• Responsible for making sure partners can recognize ill animals and follow isolation protocols.

● Supervised and worked closely with the Aquatic Specialist to collaborate and promote and present healthy fish environments.

- Ensured that if an animal is a part of inventory shrink that we addressed the issue immediately and involve the RACEL (the district's animal leader)