MELISA OSPINA
Elmwood Park
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated recent veterinary graduate with a strong academic background and hands on experience in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency care. Highly motivated to expand clinical expertise through a rotating internship, offering a commitment to providing compassionate care, improving diagnostic and surgical skills, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to build a strong foundation in clinical veterinary medicine through mentorship and diverse case exposure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary/Veterinary Technician
Farview Animal Clinic
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Used safe restraining techniques
- Followed standard protocols and maintained clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs
- Assisted clients over the phone, scheduling appointments and addressing patient concerns, which included medications and medical emergencies
- Venipuncture
- Physical examination
Secretary/Veterinary Technician
Cameron Animal Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted clients over the phone scheduling appointments and refilling medications
- Responsible for treatment of hospitalized animals
- Assisted veterinarian during office visits Volunteer
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Animal Science
Rutgers State University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2017
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
St. George's University
Grenada, West Indies01.2025
Skills
- Surgical skills
- Clinical diagnosis
- Preventive medicine
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Patient care
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Communication skills
- Animal health monitoring
- Laboratory techniques
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Spanish | Native
Timeline
Secretary/Veterinary Technician
Farview Animal Clinic
08.2017 - 06.2020
Secretary/Veterinary Technician
Cameron Animal Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Sciences - Animal Science
Rutgers State University
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
St. George's University
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