Sabrina Pagala
Loomis,CA
Summary
Multitasking veterinarian assistant experienced with large, small and some exotic animals. Passionate about animals with three years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery, euthanasia, house calls, and appointments. Knowledgeable in distributing pharmaceutical drugs and great communication skills that build rapport with clients and pets. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee with goals of becoming an RVT.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic
Meadow Vista, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Lead assistant in treatment that administered medications to animals and documented changes in condition for hospitalized patients.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Experience with multi-species such as handling horses, goats, and chickens.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
- Managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients/clients.
Veterinary Assistant
Bayside Animal Hospital
Granite Bay, CA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Actively engaged in continued education, consistently enhancing skills and staying updated with industry advancements.
- IV/IM/SQ/PO drug route administration, and scribe charting for drugs route and dose change.
- Obtain and process in-house/out-house laboratory analysis.
- Process insurance claims, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check in, check out, and payments for billing.
- Triage of critical patients and knowledge of how to delegate emergency vs. non emergent cases.
Veterinarian Assistant
Airport Pet Clinic
Cameron Park, CA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered immunizations, and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Worked with some exotics such as rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
- Responsible for efficiently closing the books at end of day closing tasks.
- Financial management with estimates for procedures with clients.
- Assisted DVM with OR operations, routine treatments, patient care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
El Dorado Hills, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine (In progress)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZAssociate of Science - Veterinary Technology (In Progress)
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Phlebotomy on canines, and felines
- Placing IV catheters
- Experienced with Antech, Idexx, and various blood machines
- Certified in post surgical laser therapy
- Comfortable in using veterinarian based computer systems such as EZYVet, Avimark, and Cornerstone
- Pre surgical preparation /post operative treatment/extubation
- Handsfree imaging with adequate positioning and knowledge of radiation safety
- Client Communication skills
- Basic anesthesia monitoring
References
- Tatiana Dimugno, DVM (530) 306-4543
- Emily Nomann, DVM (714) 260-5460
- Alyssa Hamlin, Previous Manager (925) 444-5868
- Destaney Adams, VA (916) 770-6627
- Dani Anderson, VA (530) 305-8743
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Bayside Animal Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2024
Veterinarian Assistant
Airport Pet Clinic
04.2022 - 02.2023
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Folsom Lake College
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine (In progress)
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology (In Progress)
Penn Foster Career School
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