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Nancy Michelle Rivera Lopez
DVM
Saint Joseph,MI
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with over 8 years serving clients and animals with excellent health services.
Patient and client-focused veterinarian with proven leadership in veterinary practice management backed by successful career as clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning and organizational transformation.
Enthusiastic veterinarian eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in my profession.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Veterinarian
Veterinary La Gaviota
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Conducted community rabies clinics every spring to offer free or low-cost rabies vaccinations to pets for low-income owners.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
Veterinarian
Animal Care Veterinary Hospital
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Conducted community rabies clinics every spring to offer free or low-cost rabies vaccinations to pets for low-income owners.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Teamed with other veterinarians in large mixed practice to deliver care services.
- Worked with local animal rescue organizations, wildlife officers and county shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
Veterinary Surgeon
Alianza Animal Manzanillo
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Followed safety and hygiene protocols before, during and after surgery to avoid accidents or infections.
- Examined animals prior to surgical procedures to determine physical condition to undergo surgery.
- Placed endotracheal tube to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Observed animal patients after surgery for health status and healing.
- Assisted with controlling local ferel dogs and cats population by performing 160 sterilizations per month.
- Conducted community rabies clinics every spring to offer free or low-cost rabies vaccinations to pets for low-income owners.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Worked with local animal rescue organizations and county shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
- Every week i gave oncological treatments to street dogs who has TVT trying to reduce the disemination among them.
Veterinary Surgeon Instructor
International Veterinary Consultants
Manzanillo , Colima, Mexico.
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Teamed with other veterinarians in a large mixed practice to provide clinical surgery instruction to international licensed veterinarians studying advanced surgery techniques.
- Instructed veterinarians how to examen animals prior to surgical procedures to determine physical condition to undergo surgery.
- Instructed veterinarians how to follow safety and hygiene protocols before, during and after surgery to avoid accidents or infections.
- Instructed veterinarians how to place endotracheal tube to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Instructed veterinarians how to induce anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- instructed veterinarians in pre-operatives and post-operatives techniques.
Veterinarian
Tonalá Animal Health And Control Center.
Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico.
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Helped to reduce the feral dog and cat population of Tonala County by performing 50 sterilizations per week, totaling more than 7,000.
- Applied free rabies vaccines daily, averaging 5 per day.
- Instructed low-income pet-owners from rural areas in proper animal health care.
- Observed and cared for animals suspected of rabies infection.
- Removed the brain of deceased patients suspected of rabies for further laboratory diagnosis.
- Provided consultation to examine and diagnose clinical patients.
- Provided humane euthanization for dogs and cats in overpopulated areas.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Pet House
Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico.
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Led, coached and developed team of associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
- Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Small Animals
02.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Active Listening
Canine and feline intubation
Surgical safety
Vaccinations
General anesthesia monitoring
Medication Administration
Chart management
Illness assessment and treatment
Proper animal restraint
Animal behavior knowledge
Chronic and acute conditions
Software
Interests
I am really interest in develop my career continue studying my master degree and my Ph in surgery
I am interest in improve my English as second language and after learn French as third language
I love animals and nature
I am a hard worker and dedicated person who loves animals and always i am giving the best of me to be better doctor, wife and person.
In my free time i love to travel, hike on nature, watch movies, read and meditate.
Timeline
Veterinarian - Veterinary La Gaviota
04.2020 - 10.2020
Veterinarian - Animal Care Veterinary Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2019
Veterinary Surgeon Instructor - International Veterinary Consultants
07.2017 - 10.2018
Veterinary Surgeon - Alianza Animal Manzanillo
01.2016 - 11.2018
Veterinarian - Veterinary Pet House
03.2014 - 11.2014
Veterinarian - Tonalá Animal Health And Control Center.
01.2012 - 12.2015
Universidad De Guadalajara CUCBA - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animals
02.2009 - 12.2013