NICOLE GOMEZ-GARZON
Gainesville,Fl.
Summary
Highly successful veterinary technician with significant expertise in various subjects of small animal veterinary medicine. Utilize strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to achieve the best care for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ECC Veterinary Technician I
Univeristy Of Florida PETS
Ocala, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Perform CPR when needed
- Intravenous catheter placement and removal
- Support 2-3 veterinarians in fast paced environment with a high case load of patients.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
- Administered antibiotics, OPIODS and NSAIDS medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
Veterinary Technician
Shores Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL.
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in dental, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals
- Administered antibiotics, OPIODS and NSAIDS medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- 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
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Intravenous catheter placement and removal
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Supported four veterinarians in private animal clinic
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
- Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash to reduce infection risk among people and animals
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Worked 6 to 12-hour shifts with oversight of 7-10 animals in kennels or holding pens
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care
ER Veterinary Technician
Capital Veterinary Specialists
Jacksonville, FL
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Monitored up to seven to ten animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in emergency, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals
- Administered antibiotics, NSAIDS and OPIOD medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Communicated effectively with clients by phone and text to update them on their animals
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Worked 12 to 14 -hour shifts with oversight of 14 animals in kennels or holding pens
- Fed, walked and bathed animals
- Performed CPR when needed
ER Veterinary Technician
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
Gainesville, FL
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- Monitored up to seven to ten animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in emergency, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals
- Administered antibiotics, NSAIDS and OPIOD medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Trained and mentored five new veterinary technicians
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Worked 12 to 14 -hour shifts with oversight of 14 animals in kennels or holding pens
- Fed, walked and bathed animals
- Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients
- Performed CPR when needed
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Veterinary Technician/Surgical Veterinary Technician
Humane Society of Greater Miami
Miami, FL
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
- Monitored up to 50 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in spay and neuter surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash to reduce infection risk among people and animals
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
- Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
Americas Animal Clinic Inc
Miami, Fl.
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in dental, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- 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
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash to reduce infection risk among people and animals
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Worked 6 to 12-hour shifts with oversight of 7-10 animals in kennels or holding pens
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Performed CPR when needed
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
ER Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
Miami Pet Emergency
Miami, Fl.
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- Monitored up to seven to ten animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in emergency, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals
- Administered antibiotics, NSAIDS and OPIOD medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight
- Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Worked 12 to 14 -hour shifts with oversight of 14 animals in kennels or holding pens
- Fed, walked and bathed animals
- Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients
- Performed CPR when needed
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-vet
Arizona State Univeristy
Online Associate of Science - Chemistry Technology
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FLAssociate of Arts - Zoology
Santa Fe College
04.2018
Skills
General anesthesia monitoring
Emergency care
Preventative care
Closed-chest CPR
Canine and feline intubation
Instrument pack sterilization
Administering anesthesia
Medication administration (IV, SQ, IM)
Animal restraint
Surgery preparation
Venipuncture
Fecal, urine and blood testing
Intravenous catheter placement and removal
Antivenin, blood, and plasma transfusion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ECC Veterinary Technician I
Univeristy Of Florida PETS
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Shores Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2021
ER Veterinary Technician
Capital Veterinary Specialists
03.2018 - 04.2018
ER Veterinary Technician
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
09.2015 - 11.2017
Veterinary Technician/Surgical Veterinary Technician
Humane Society of Greater Miami
07.2014 - 08.2015
Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
Americas Animal Clinic Inc
09.2013 - 07.2014
ER Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
Miami Pet Emergency
10.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-vet
Arizona State Univeristy
Associate of Science - Chemistry Technology
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - Zoology
Santa Fe College
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