Liliana Martinez Gallegos
Hercules,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in veterinary care, prepared for advanced responsibilities in animal healthcare. Skilled in surgical assistance, animal handling, and medical diagnostics. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Reliable and resourceful, with keen ability to prioritize patient welfare and maintain high standards of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician
PETS Referral Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs or ultrasounds, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians in enucleation, cystotomy, and OVH surgeries resulting in successful procedures and faster recovery times for patients.
- Developed comprehensive discharge instructions that ensured continuity of care at home.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Biomere Biomedical Research Models
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsibilities include veterinary rounds for NHP’s and rodents, cage side assessments every day and physical exams on NHP’s. Technical skills include; TB testing, anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia induction, assisting DVM with sedated procedures, venipuncture, IV/SQ/IM injections, IV catheter placement, drug calculations, double pole and collar restraint, bandage application, assisting in necropsy and USDA record keeping.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bel Marin Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Assist with surgeries such as Dental Prophylaxis, TPLO, Mass Removals etc. Other responsibilities include all acquired skills needed as a Senior Treatment Technician. Creating educational worksheets for Veterinary assistants, discussing care plans and surgical estimates with clients, coordinating daily appointments schedule and coordinating specialty surgeries with clients and mobile surgeons. Customer service responsibilities including telephone calls, record keeping and processing payments.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cornerstone Integrative Veterinary Hospital
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Responsibilities include kennel assistance and client service representative. Customer service responsibilities including telephone calls, record keeping and processing payments. Assist with surgical procedure such as Dental Prophylaxis, TPLO, Mass Removals etc. Other responsibilities include all acquired skills needed as a Treatment Technician and training new veterinary assistants and kennel assistants hires.
Education
A.S. Degree - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College California
San Leandro, CA03.2013
Skills
- Client Communion, Client Education, scheduling and Record keeping
- Anesthesia Administration and Monitoring
- Placement and Maintenance of IV Catheters
- Fluid Administration (IV, SQ)
- Medication Administration (PO, SQ, IM, IV)
- Dental Prophylaxis Including Dental Radiographs and Dental Nerve Blocks
- Surgical Pack Preparation and Sterilization
- Application of Bandages and Splints
- In-House PCV/TP and Blood Chemistry Laboratory
- Urine Collection (Cystocentesis and free catch)
- Emergency Triage
- Emergency initial supportive care
- Radiology
- Experience in Avimark, Nulo, Woofware, Smartflow and eazyvet softwares
Certification
- California Registered Veterinary Technician- 2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
PETS Referral Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Veterinary Technician
Biomere Biomedical Research Models
09.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bel Marin Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cornerstone Integrative Veterinary Hospital
02.2013 - 07.2018
A.S. Degree - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College California