Nicole Escobar

Vet Assistant

Grand Animal Hospital

San Diego , CA

03.2021 - Current

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Knows Evet practice and Cornerstone software