Monserrat Miranda
Veterinary Technician
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Animal care, maintain supplies & equipment, maintain safe, healthy and humane environment, completing laboratory test, imaging, administering medication/vaccines, preforming diagnostic test, blood/urine collection, catheter placement, surgery preparation, pre- & post-op care, animal husbandry, animal restraint, behavioral observation, data entry, customer service, documentation skills, knowledge of animal behavior, use of medical technologies, IDEXX proficient, clear communicator/writer, highly adaptable, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, communication tools proficiency, time management, ability to establish and meet goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Presidential Veterinary Center
Hollywood, FL
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining and schirmer's test.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Collected patient cytology, blood, urine and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Knowlodge in dogs reproduction.
- Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Volunteer
Human Society
Hollywood, Florida
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Socializing kittens & cats.
- Preparing kittens for adoption.
- Walking & feeding dogs.
- Clean and prepared surgical instruments.
- Restrain patients.
Volunteer
Animal Sanctuary
Chile, Chile
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Feeding and cleaning barnyards.
- Administer vaccines and injections.
Education
Associate Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
California, VA 06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Universidad Mayor
Chile 03.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Intravenous injection
Cytocentesis
Feline cat bag restraint
Jugular intravenous catheterization
Nail trimming
Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Closed-chest CPR
Wound treatment
Instrument pack sterilization
Skin scraping
Clinical research
Infection Control
Animal birth procedures
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Euthanasia
Ear sample collection
X-ray review
Intraperitoneal injection
Fluorescein stain test
Emergency and preventive care
Heartworm diagnostic testing
Medication Administration
Breeding consultation
General anesthesia monitoring
Animal behavior observation
File and records management
Anal sac expression
Vaccinations
Canine and feline intubation
Patient Positioning
Surgical procedures and support
Lab operations
Veterinary office administration
Timeline
Associate Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Presidential Veterinary Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Human Society
12.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Universidad Mayor
03.2014 - 06.2017
Volunteer
Animal Sanctuary
02.2013 - 06.2017