Salina Galvan
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Adept Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Michigan vet total healthcare, excelling in lab operations and providing exceptional reception support. Demonstrated ability to conduct necropsies and manage pre-anesthetic preparation, alongside strong communication skills, ensuring high-quality animal care and client satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Southgate Animal Hospital
Southgate, MI
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisting the doctors and teaching rooms.
- Drawing blood and running the blood.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Run urine tests and check fecal samples.
- Draw the vaccines.
- Nail trim, anal glands, and sutures removal.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Veterinary Assistant
Michigan vet total healthcare
Taylor, MI
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Medical Records Clerk
Michigan Orthopedic Specialists
Dearborn, MI
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Entered data into electronic health record systems.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding release of information.
- Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
- Collected, compiled and maintained statistical data on hospital utilization, beds occupied.
- Processed and invoiced records requests from patients, providers and third parties.
- Scanned and validated medical records for upload.
Server
Ottava Via
Detroit, MI
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Reception support
- Animal restraint
- Conduct necropsies
- Lab operations
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Southgate Animal Hospital
07.2024 - 02.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Michigan vet total healthcare
11.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Records Clerk
Michigan Orthopedic Specialists
01.2021 - 08.2023
Server
Ottava Via
06.2018 - 01.2021
Science
Wayne State University
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
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