Melissa Cantabrana
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Highly interactive Veterinary Technician with sound knowledge of all canines and felines. Patient, friendly and understands pet nutrition. Detail-oriented and delivers great customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In home support services
12.2016 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation and serve as a companion.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Helped maintain the safety of the environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
Murrieta, CA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Observed behavioral characteristics of animals in order to provide insight into possible illnesses or changes in behavior.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
Server/ manager
Jennies cafe
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinating daily restaurant management operations
- Delivering food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction
- Responding efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer complaints.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Platt College
Los Angeles, CA03-2021
High school diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
06.2001
Skills
- Recumbency Restraint
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Surgical Assistance
- Gram-Stained Slide Preparation
- Nail Trimming
- Physical Examination
- Animal Restraint
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
- Medication Labeling
- Vital Signs
- Suture Removal
- Vaccinations
- Feline Towel Restraint
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Explaining Treatment
- Tonometry
- General Anesthesia Recovery
- Medical History
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
Caregiver
In home support services
12.2016 - Current
Server/ manager
Jennies cafe
04.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Platt College
High school diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
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