Rommy Herrera
Summary
Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal welfare, qualified professional with experience in basic medical skills. Strong familiarity in the clinical area of small animals and equine reproduction. Primary interest in surgery and orthopedics for small animals. Eager to handle emergency cases involving small animals. Long-term goal is to specialize in surgery, further honing expertise in this field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Doctor
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Developed tailored vaccination schedules to optimize preventive care for individual animals, based on their specific needs.
- Collaborated with veterinary team to provide comprehensive medical care, resulting in improved overall patient health.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to animals with terminal illnesses while offering support to grieving pet owners.
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of treatment plans, options, and follow-up care instructions.
- Employed up-to-date dental techniques to promote oral health for pets through regular cleanings, extractions, and preventive measures.
- Implemented pain management protocols to ensure optimal comfort for all patients during procedures and recovery periods.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Veterinary Doctor
Veterinary Practice Huella Fiel
01.2022 - 12.2022
- In charge of clinical cases
- Management of anesthesia in surgeries
- Developed tailored vaccination schedules to optimize preventive care for individual animals, based on their specific needs.
- Communication with owners about the diagnostic, treatment, and prognosis of patients
- Implementation and management of clinical records
- Direction of hospital staff about protocols and patient care
- Mentored veterinary students and technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional development.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
- Led, coached and developed team of associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
- Boosted clinic revenue through effective marketing strategies targeting both new clients and existing clientele base expansion opportunities.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital San Roque
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assistant in general clinic of small animals on night guards
- Physical restraint of animals, general physical exam, administration of medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, vaccine administration and assistance in emergency care
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Veterinarias Plus
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assistant in general clinic of small animals
- Physical restraint of animals, general physical exam, first assistant in elective surgeries, administration of medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, vaccine administration and use of diagnostic equipment, such as x-ray and ultrasound equipment
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Marlovet
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assistant in general clinic of small animals on night guards
- Physical restraint of animals, general physical exam, administration of medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, vaccine administration and assistance in emergency care
Veterinary Assistant
MVZ Manuel Alcalá
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assistant in general clinic of small animals
- Physical restraint of animals, general physical exam, administration of medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, vaccine administration and first assistant in elective surgeries
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Ortoderm
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assistant in general clinic of small animals
- Physical restraint of animals, general physical exam, specialties in dermatology and orthopedics, first assistant in elective and orthopedic surgeries, administration of medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, vaccine administration and use of diagnostic equipment, such as x-ray and ultrasound equipment
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Set animals' bones to promote proper healing.
- Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.
Education
LICENSING EXAMINATION -
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
01.2022
DEGREE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ZOOTECHNICS -
College of Veterinary Medicine And Animal Science (FMVZ)
01.2020
Skills
- Small animal clinic
- Critical thinking ability
- Ease of teamwork
- Commitment to updating and improving
- Service attitude
- Client communication
- Surgical expertise
- Compassionate care
- Preventative medicine
- Vaccination protocols
- Dental procedures
- Euthanasia decisions
- Pain management
- Effective owner communication
- Preventive care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Equine reproduction
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
- Diploma Course on Small Animal Neurology, I.C.P. Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina, In progress
- Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry: Beyond the Basics, Veterinary Dental CE, Veterinary Dental Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/2024
- Introduction to Veterinary Oral Surgery & Periodontal Treatment, Veterinary Dental CE, Veterinary Dental Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/2024
- Anesthesia and Analgesia Certificate, VetGirl, 01/2024
- Oral Surgery & Periodontal Treatment, ACVS Surgery Summit, Louisville, KY, 01/2023
- Postgraduate Canine Endocrinology, I.C.P. Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina, 01/2023
- Postgraduate Feline Endocrinology, I.C.P. Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina, 01/2023
- Annual Congress Amoncovet. Mexican Association of Veterinary Oncology, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2021
- Working in Emergencies, Innopharma, 01/2021
- Auscultation of Heart Murmurs in Dogs, Kiron Labs, 01/2021
- Internal Medicine Clinical Cases, Pets Pharma, 01/2020
- Criteria for the Choice of Therapy Fluids, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2020
- Ophthalmological Challenges in the Daily Clinic, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2020
- Antibiotic Therapy, What We Should Know, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Blood Gases in Emergency Medicine, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Host-Parasite Immune Endocrine Interaction: Environmental Contaminants and Immunomodulation, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Selección de Casos Clínicos de Endocrinología en Hurones, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Feline Hyperthyroidism, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Comprehensive Treatment for Osteoarthritis, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2019
- Equine Ophthalmology, Mexican Association Of Veterinary Doctors Specialists In Equine, 01/2018
- Anesthesia in Foals, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2018
- International Congress of Medicine, Surgery and Zootechnics in Dogs and Cats, Acapulco, Mexico, 01/2018
Scientific presentations
Professional Work in Equine Reproduction, Herrera, R., FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 01/2020
References
- Cesar Del Molino Sotelo, DVM, cesar.delmolinosotelo@banfield.com, Lead Veterinarian, (601) 420-4795, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Henry Leung, RVT, henry.leung@banfield.com, Practice Manager, (720) 470-4184, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Jennifer Jushani Rodriguez, DVM, jenniferjushani.rodriguez@banfield.com, Resident Veterinarian, (720) 968-6991, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Eric Orozco, DVM, eric.orozco@msstate.edu, Resident Veterinarian, (601) 420-4795, Poultry Research and Diagnostic Lab
- Ana Myriam Boeta Acosta, DVM, Ms, PhD, amyriam@unam.mx, Clinical Professor, (52) 55-3607-2007, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
- Rodríguez Monterde Alejandro, DVM, Ms, PhD, aleromo@unam.mx, Master in University of California Davis, (52) 55-1951-5678, Clinical Professor, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
- Luis Alberto Zarco Quintero, DVM, Ms, PhD, lazq@unam.mx, Doctorate in Endocrinology at the University of California (USA), Clinical Professor, FMVZ- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
Certification
- Veterinary License - Colorado Veterinary Medical Board.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Accredited Veterinary Schools.
- USDA Accreditation (National Accreditation Number) - United States Department of Agriculture.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Colorado Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Veterinary Doctor
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Doctor
Veterinary Practice Huella Fiel
01.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital San Roque
01.2021 - 12.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Veterinarias Plus
01.2020 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Marlovet
01.2020 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant
MVZ Manuel Alcalá
01.2019 - 12.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Hospital Ortoderm
01.2019 - 12.2019
LICENSING EXAMINATION -
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
DEGREE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ZOOTECHNICS -
College of Veterinary Medicine And Animal Science (FMVZ)
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