Liliana De La Cerda
Dallas,Tx
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 3 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in small animal and exotics. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Dallas County Veterinary Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Record patient history and educate clients on prevention, medicine, recommendations, treatment plans, etc
- Support veterinarians by restraining animals in a safe and efficient manner during examinations and procedures
- Provide care to domestic and exotic animals
- Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters
- Perform in-house laboratory testing such as cbc and blood chemistry panels, heartworm, fecal, and cytology
- Collect and prepare tissue/blood samples for outside lab testing
- Dispense and administer oral medications, vaccines, SC and IM injections, apply bandages and treatments
- Prep patients for surgery, intubate, monitor and run anesthesia, perform dental cleanings, and safely recover after procedures
- Perform technician appointments such as nail trims, express anal glands, suture removals, and ear cleanings
- Set up, position, take and develop xrays using automatic processor
- Document drug logs, patient activity and information in records
- Explain discharge instructions, health exams, any surgical, diagnostic findings, or test results, vaccine booster schedule, and take home medication instructions both in person and by phone
- Prepare, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment
- Track inventory and ordered stock based on hospital needs
Client Service Representative
VCA Desoto Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Answer multi line phone system
- Schedule appointments, obtain data concerning patient, and prepare required forms in advance
- Check in patients and escort to exam rooms
- Discharge patients and explain fees for rendered services
- Educate clients about wellness plans, preventative care, pet vaccine statuses, medication, and other hospital services
- Organize and process all payments plans and billing statements
- Copy\Fax\Email documents to clients or clinics
- Ability to maintain an alphabetical filing system.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Dallas College
Lancaster, TX05.2024
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
Dallas, Tx05.2021
High School Diploma -
A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School
Dallas, TX05.2018
Skills
- Physical Exam
- Vital signs
- Hematology
- Urinalysis Techniques
- Automatic and Digital Radiology
- Drug Calculations
Certification
- Fear Free Certification Level 3
- Avian Fear Free Certification
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Dallas County Veterinary Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Client Service Representative
VCA Desoto Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Dallas College
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
High School Diploma -
A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School
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