Monserrat Garcia
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 2 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. I am a very hardworking young women with a passion for what I do.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Lenity Emergency Hospital
San Mateo, CA
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
San Carlos, CA
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Sequoia District Adult School
Menlo Park, CA06.2019
Skills
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Emergency First Aid
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Medical Diagnosis
- Client Satisfaction
- Pet Feeding and Care
- Medication Administration
- Restraint Techniques
- Skin Condition Diagnosis and Treatment
- Lab Operations
- Tooth Extraction
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Medical Triage
- Emergency Surgery
- Vaccination Administration
- Patient Check-Ins
- Urgent Care
- Animal Surgery
- Emergency Situations
- Sterilize Instruments
- Monitor Recovery
- Lab Animal Restraint
- Animal Restraining
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Lenity Emergency Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
Highschool Diploma -
Sequoia District Adult School