Rebekah Garcia- Peek
11814 Siver Coins ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Chenega Corporation, skilled in preventive care and pet CPR. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in laboratory testing and anesthesia monitoring, ensuring high standards of animal health and safety. Avid animal enthusiast committed to Fear Free practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Chenega Corporation
04.2022 - Current
- Perform, prepare, label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination. Collect laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
- Prepare animals for surgery, shaving surgical areas, placing IV catheters, giving controlled pre mediations and place E-tubes on patients under anesthesia. Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal tattooing MWD ears, trim nails, conducting ear cytology and ear cleaning.
- Perform dental work, such as cleaning, scaling, polishing, dental radiographs or assisting with extracting teeth.
- Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data. Administer vaccines, heartworm and flea and tick prevention.
- Utilizes word, excel, Web-bases data master, update medical records and create spreadsheets. Schedule appointments as needed.
Certified Veterinary Technician /Administrative Officer
Animoly
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Communicate with and provide guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure the organization, department, or work unit's business needs are met
- Managed inventory effectively by tracking medications and supplies, preventing shortages or wastage. Updated social media accounts, monitor phone calls for any information needed for upcoming shot clinic events and provide medical records upon request.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients in all aspects of life and health of their pets. Educated the importance of core vaccines, diet and prevention for their pet.
- In charge of in house lab testing and giving vaccines to clients pets.
Recreation Assistant
Department Of The Air Force
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Greet and communicate verbally with clients to ensure quality and experience.
- Provide information on outdoor recreation equipment, services, boater and camper safety courses.
- Take reservations for equipment also track frequency of check-out for each item.
- Provide Hunting and Fishing licenses.
- Provide information and equipment for kayaking, canoeing, hiking and boating.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Provided compassionate nursing care for hospitalized animals, closely monitoring their condition and administering medication as prescribed.
- Reduced patient stress during visits by utilizing low-stress handling techniques and creating a comfortable atmosphere.
- Conducted dental cleanings under veterinarian supervision to maintain oral health in patients.
- Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Turning Stone Animal Hosptial
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures. Gave vaccines, prevention or any preventive medication a patient would need.
- Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
- Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
- Cared for rodents, reptiles, and exotic birds.
Certified Veterinary Technician /Front Desk Receptionist
Del Rio Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and analyzing results accurately. Gave routinely vaccines, flea and tick prevention, pain medication and proscribed joint supplements to patients.
- Offered support to grieving clients during end-of-life discussions and euthanasia procedures, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Take and develop radiographs, using x-ray equipment or performing a CAT Scan.
- Prepped animals for surgery, run any lab work prior to a procedure, Monitor and run anesthesia for any surgery or special cases.
- Monitor emergency cases suring work and during emergency hours.
Barista
NAF Financial Services
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
- Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
- Cook or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, shakes, etc.
- Performed opening and closing duties, counting cashiers, cleaning, restocking and sanitize facility and equipment, etc.
- Monitor company phone by taking orders. Changed media with seasonal products.
Waitress
Cripple Creek Steakhouse
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. See more occupations related to this task.
- Collect payments from customers. See more occupations related to this task.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. See more occupations related to this task.
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes. See more occupations related to this task.
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
Babysitting, Child Care
N/A
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Maintained a safe play environment. See more occupations related to this task.
- Dress children and change diapers. See more occupations related to this task.
- Observed and monitor children's play activities. See more occupations related to this task.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. See more occupations related to this task.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment
Sales Clerk
Gorg Boutique
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Waitress
Blue Oasis Bar and Grill
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Collect payments from customers.
Education
Del Rio High School
100 Memorial Dr, Del Rio Tx 7880No Degree -
South West Texas Junior College (SWTJC)
207 Wildcat Drive, Del Rio, Tx 7880ABC Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Assistant Certification Program
Animal Behavior College (ABC), Inc
25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, Sata Clarita, CA 02-2017
Skills
- Active Listening & Learner
- Pet CPR Certified
- Preventive Care
- Respect Fear Free guidelines
- Computer literate
- Avid animal enthusiasts
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Chenega Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Recreation Assistant
Department Of The Air Force
05.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Veterinary Technician /Administrative Officer
Animoly
09.2020 - 07.2022
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Veterinary Technician
Turning Stone Animal Hosptial
05.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Veterinary Technician /Front Desk Receptionist
Del Rio Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2021
Waitress
Cripple Creek Steakhouse
10.2016 - 06.2017
Barista
NAF Financial Services
04.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Clerk
Gorg Boutique
10.2014 - 10.2016
Waitress
Blue Oasis Bar and Grill
05.2014 - 10.2015
Babysitting, Child Care
N/A
04.2011 - 04.2016
Del Rio High School
No Degree -
South West Texas Junior College (SWTJC)
ABC Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Assistant Certification Program
Animal Behavior College (ABC), Inc
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