Nazlyn Chavez
El Paso
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Crossroads Animal Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Experience in monitoring routine and emergent surgeries (spays/neuters, mass removals, splenectomies, abdominal exploratory, etc.)
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed routine dental cleanings
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed ultrasound guided cystocentesis and abdominocentesis.
- Fear Free Certified
- Received certificates via Oncura Partners Ultrasonography program (Abdominal ultrasound, Echocardiography, and AFAST/TFAST/VET BLUE)
Sales Associate
Pets Barn
2016 - 2018
- Provided care to a variety of exotic animals, fish, and pocket pets
- Maintained husbandry depending on each animals needs
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Provided exceptional customer service
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Online01-2027
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso, TX01-2018
High School Diploma -
Valle Verde Early College High School
El Paso, TX01-2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX01-2014
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Vaccine administration
- Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Performing ultrasounds
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Wound management
- Suture removal
- Diagnostic imaging
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Crossroads Animal Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Pets Barn
2016 - 2018
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Valle Verde Early College High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Paso Community College