Marlyn Torres
Pomona,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic animal care professional successfully manages various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Terrific time management and relationship building skills. Calm in crisis situations with skill to reassure owners while providing urgent care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Access
Pasadena, CA
07.2021 - Current
- I've worked in different departments starting with triage in emergency, to the cardiology department, to internal medicine where I'm currently stationed.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Used high-tech equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Central Animal Hospital
Upland, CA
06.2018 - 06.2021
- I check in and out patients.
- I triage patients and directed to proper departments or appropriate wait times.
- Answer phones.
- Provide a variety and number of treatments.
- Applied appropriate restraint techniques.
- Ran diagnostics.
- Made treatment plans and went over them with clients.
- Stocking and general husbandry of the hospital.
Manager
The Tamale Guy
Montclair, CA
02.2012 - 06.2018
- Customer service.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- I opened and closed the store, managed till.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Assistant Store Manager
Lids
Montclair, CA
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Opening and closing store.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance.
- Inventory.
- Daily activity management.
Education
High School Diploma -
International Polytechnic High School
Pomona, CA06.2007
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
Ontario, CASkills
- Communication skills
- Over 19 years of customer service experience
- Over 6 years vet med experience
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Patient care, both temporary and ICU care
- Venipuncture
- Radiology
- Triage
- Basic pharmacology
- Animal restraint
- Husbandry
- Assistance in surgery and recovery
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Access
07.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Central Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2021
Manager
The Tamale Guy
02.2012 - 06.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Lids
03.2011 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
International Polytechnic High School
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College
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