Maria Mendoza
San Juan
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, surgical assistance, and diagnostic testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure optimal care for animals and clear, supportive interactions with pet owners. Always looking to grow and learn in a new work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician
Four Paws Animal Clinic
Edinburg
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted the veterinarian with examinations and surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and recovery processes.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and treatment plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Prepared instruments and supplies for procedures and treatments.
- Conducted regular inspections of kennel areas to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Performed diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
Veterinary Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
12.2021 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Confident in performing blood draws and vaccinating.
- Familiar with identifying ringworm under UV light and treating ringworm.
- Capable of performing fecal float tests and fluorescein staining of cornea.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Have assisted in spay and neuter surgeries by preparing dogs and cats in induction and after surgery for recovery.
Animal Care Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Feed dogs and cats.
- Established a sanitary environment by cleaning kennels and dens.
- Customer service ( e.g. meet and greets for possible adoptions).
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues to report to medical team.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Biological
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2021
Minor in Medical Spanish -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2021
Associate of Biology -
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX05.2018
Skills
- Skin scraping
- Vaccination administration
- Canine and feline intubation
- Animal restraint and handling
- Ear cytologies
- Catheter placement
- Set up and perform radiographs
- Monitoring recovery
- Fast learner
- Team-oriented
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Kennel maintenance
- Instrument preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Blood smears
- Urinalysis techniques
- Euthanasia procedures
- Suture removal
- Emotional intelligence
- Jugular blood draw
- Microscopy techniques
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician
Four Paws Animal Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
12.2021 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Biological
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Minor in Medical Spanish -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Biology -
South Texas Community College
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