Marcos Segarra
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Veterinary professional with experience in fast paced, high stressed environments. Recognized for strong teamwork, unwavering work ethic, public interaction and is highly adaptable.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Veterinary Assistant
VEG ER for Pets
07.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Assisted in life saving procedures, effectively collaborating with the veterinary team to provide optimal care for critically ill animals.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by consistently demonstrating professionalism and teamwork in high stress situations.
- Participated in after hours on call rotations to provide round the clock emergency support for patients, contributing to a high level of service and commitment to pet health.
- Increased patient comfort by providing compassionate care and support during emergency situations.
Veterinary Assistant
Scarsdale Animal Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2022
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yonkers Montessori Academy
Yonkers, NY06-2014
Skills
- Emergency and preventive care
- Active listening
- Ability to function effectively during long, high stress shifts
- Experience working within emergency response protocols and chain of command
- Calm performance under pressure in fast paced, life or death environments
- Emotional resilience when exposed to trauma, injury and death
- Adapting to rapidly changing emergency conditions
- Service oriented mindset
- Strict adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous tools, equipment, and substances
- Maintaining situational awareness to protect self and team
Timeline
ER Veterinary Assistant
VEG ER for Pets
07.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Scarsdale Animal Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Yonkers Montessori Academy