Nestor Ixta-Mercado
Las Vegas,NV
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Ann Road Animal Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Currently a part of the training department consisting of senior vet assistances, focused on helping with training new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities and ensure proper practicals and patient care is met
- Positioned animals for examination or diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Comfortable collecting patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns, and updating owners on patient condition
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Shift Lead
Capriottis
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities to maximize team performance.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVHigh School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Las Vegas, NV06.2020
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
- Animal Restraining
- Monitoring During Surgery and Recovery
- Emergency Situations Protocols
- Radiographic Imaging
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Dr. Martinez, DVM, Suncity Animal Hospital, (787) 994-1904
Dr. Bentancourt, DVM, Ann Road Animal Hospital, (702) 772-4933
Dr. Hughes, DVM, Ann Road Animal Hospital, (702) 569-6053
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Ann Road Animal Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Shift Lead
Capriottis
05.2019 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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