Laura Tobar
Summary
Enthusiastic Veterinary assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Pets R Us Animal Clinic
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures and X-rays.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
- Restrained animals of different sizes and temperaments during appointments.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Education
Certified Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO10.2013
Skills
- Reception Duties
- Patient Flow Management
- Veterinary Terminology
- Vaccine Administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Pets R Us Animal Clinic
03.2018 - 11.2023
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
Certified Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
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