Royce Cruz
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated Technician with a strong foundation as a Certified Veterinary Assistant, demonstrating a proven ability to establish and maintain a sanitary surgical environment equipped with sterile tools. Expertise in assisting with surgeries while adhering to stringent sanitation protocols, and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and functionality for both equipment and work areas.
Committed to leveraging laboratory and sanitation knowledge in a more technological setting to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Integrative Pet Wellness Center
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted Veterinarian during surgeries and daily examinations.
- Performed patient intake by obtaining vitals and subjective information about pet
- Updated patient records including current medication, supplements, diet, and reminders for vaccinations
- Performed intermediate technician procedures such as venipunctures, wound cleaning and debridement, IV catheterization, ultrasound guided cystocentesis, blood treatment therapies, vaccine administration, and anesthetized dental cleaning.
- Monitored intubated patients during and after surgery and dental cleaning.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals during Technician/Dr. appointments and surgical procedures.
- Used equipment such as autoclaves, anesthesia machines, ECG machines, IV pumps, ozone machines, thermal imaging cameras, blood pressure readers, centrifuges, and in-house diagnostic equpiment
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and best practices for animal care.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Scheduled future client appointments with careful consideration of staffing and allotted length of future appointments.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
La Habra, CA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed timely deliveries while adhering to safety protocols and traffic regulations.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Delivery Driver
GrubHub
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Full time during the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Managed multiple deliveries simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering orders promptly and accurately.
Team Member
Target
Temecula, CA
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA06-2025
Graduate Certificate -
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CASkills
- Electrical schematics
- Multimeter
- Tech savvy
- Laboratory skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Goal setting
- Incident reporting
- Team building
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Integrative Pet Wellness Center
04.2025 - 04.2026
Delivery Driver
FedEx
11.2022 - 01.2024
Delivery Driver
GrubHub
02.2020 - 12.2022
Team Member
Target
08.2015 - 03.2020
Graduate Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
California Healing Arts College
Graduate Certificate -
Temescal Canyon High School