Nancy Barraza
Brighton,CO
Summary
Proven Veterinary Technician with a solid background at Community Pet Hospital, adept in surgical assistance and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient care and client education, significantly enhancing clinic efficiency and customer satisfaction. Fluent in two languages, excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal outcomes for both pets and their owners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Community Pet Hospital
Thornton, CO
06.2018 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
Veterinary Assistant
4 Paws Animal Clinic
Lakewood, CO
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Kennel Technician
VCA Boulder
Boulder, CO
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
Education
Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institution
Denver, CO2013
Skills
- Bilingual
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical History Collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic Imaging
- IV Medication Administration
- Intravenous injection
- Laboratory skills
- Surgical Preparation
- Pharmacy Duties
- Client Education
- Anesthesia Administration
- Treatment Administration
- Suture removal
- Nail Trimming
- Emergency and preventive care
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Diagnostic sampling
- Medical record-keeping
- Fluid Therapy
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Labeling
- Intramuscular injection
- Wound treatment
- Vital signs
- Anal sac expression
- Fluorescein stain test
- Radiology Safety
- Emergency Care
- Canine and feline intubation
- Closed-chest CPR
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Animal behavior observation
- Urinalysis Techniques
- Ear sample collection
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Customer Service
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Inpatient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Triage
- IV Fluid Administration
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Check-Ins
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Community Pet Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
4 Paws Animal Clinic
09.2014 - 05.2018
Kennel Technician
VCA Boulder
03.2014 - 09.2014
Veterinary Assistant -
Pima Medical Institution