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Ricardo Castillo

Vineyard,UT

Summary

Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. I am a Veterinarian in my country and my biggest challenge was the language but now I feel more confident about it

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
Provo, UT
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
  • Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
Aventura, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital
Aventura, Miami
02.2022 - 05.2023

Education

Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)

Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos
Peru
12-2010

Skills

  • Animal restraint
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Sample Collection
  • Euthanasia Assistance
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Post Operative Care
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Animal Handling
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Anesthesia monitoring

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine in Peru

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)

Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos

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