MARIAH FIGUEROA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician, in the process of obtaining licensure, with roughly 3 years of hands on experience in providing high quality care to canines and felines in clinical and emergency settings. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise in a dynamic veterinary practice, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and client education, and a passion for continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Hasbrouck Heights
06.2023 - Current
- Impromed Software
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed, as well as monitored vital signs
- Extubated patients, and monitored post-operative recovery processes closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Performed dental scaling/polishing to intubated patients.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected blood samples for both in house and outside lab use.
- Conducted lab tests.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Trained new staff for both Reception and Technician positions.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Obtained payments from clients.
- Reported diagnostics to owners.
- Appointment Scheduling.
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician Assistant
Englewood Veterinary Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cornerstone Software
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted clients.
- Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Restrained animals to prevent veterinarians/technicians from potential harm.
- Vaccine and medication preparation.
- Restocked medical and office supplies.
- Handled follow up and confirmation calls.
Catering Waitress
Seasons Catering
04.2021 - 07.2021
Retail Cashier
Panera Bread
10.2019 - 04.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Hackensack High School
Hackensack, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections
- Extubation
- Surgical assistance/preparation
- Monitoring anesthesia/recovery
- Dental scaling/polishing
- Euthanasia procedures
- Blood collection
- IV catheter removal
- Medication administration
- Laboratory skills
- Pharmacy duties
- Patient positioning
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Anal sac expression
- Nail trimming
- Ear Cleaning
- Scheduling
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Hasbrouck Heights
06.2023 - Current
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician Assistant
Englewood Veterinary Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Catering Waitress
Seasons Catering
04.2021 - 07.2021
Retail Cashier
Panera Bread
10.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Hackensack High School
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