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Ruth Otero

Miami,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 5 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in surgical procedures and anesthesia. Recognized for strong leadership skills and dedication to excellent animal care and team collaboration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Technician

University of Miami Health System
09.2022 - Current
  • Ensure the highest standard of animal well-being is upheld,
  • Perform standard veterinary technician tasks as well as unique tasks with large/exotic animals such as phlebotomy, animal sedation, blood glucose monitoring and anesthesia induction.
  • Communicate animal health needs to the veterinarian and lab
  • Assist in all surgical responsibilities.
  • Comply with confidentiality of information
  • Collaborate effectively with private investigators and other research teams.

Surgical Veterinary Technician

Brickell Bay Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversee and train veterinary technicians
  • Oversee DEA logbook entries and reconciliation
  • Educate clients of all pre/post-operative care
  • Ensure all surgical events and vitals are charted
  • Provide highest standard emergency care as well as humane euthanasia.

Dental Assistant/Veterinary Technician

Edgewater Pet Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Oversee and train operation of hyperbaric chamber use
  • Assist veterinary staff in performing all basic veterinary technician techniques and diagnostics
  • Assist in routine, reconstructive dental and maxillofacial surgery
  • Independently perform dental prophylaxis
  • Complete medical documents through charting.
  • Client education

Education

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2024

Skills

  • Anesthesia Administration
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Staff Training
  • Laboratory skills
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Post-surgical Monitoring
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Necropsy
  • Euthanasia
  • Infection Control

Certification

Hyperbaric Chamber Certified, Certified under HyperVet Agency to operate Hyperbaric Chambers for qualifying patients.

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

University of Miami Health System
09.2022 - Current

Surgical Veterinary Technician

Brickell Bay Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022

Dental Assistant/Veterinary Technician

Edgewater Pet Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry

Miami Dade College

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