Marissa Soza
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Kind and attentive Veterinarian technician with 3+ years of experience helping pet owners care for their beloved animals but currently seeking a different, challenging and busy work environment. Talented in fast pace environments, communication and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Red River Cantina
09.2023 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Veterinary Technician
Sugarland Veterinary Specialists
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Veterinary Technician
The Lighthouse Veterinary Clinic
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Waitress
Texas Roadhouse
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar Cons High School
Rosenberg, TX06.2016
Skills
- Skin Scraping
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Medical History
- Preventive Care
- Explaining Treatment
- Monitoring Recovery
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Cephalic and Saphenous Venipuncture Restraint
- Suture Removal
- IV Placement
- IV Fluid Administration
Timeline
Waitress
Red River Cantina
09.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Sugarland Veterinary Specialists
08.2022 - 09.2023
Veterinary Technician
The Lighthouse Veterinary Clinic
10.2020 - 06.2022
Waitress
Texas Roadhouse
10.2015 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Lamar Cons High School
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