Sonia Avelar Arroyo
Compton,CA
Summary
Accomplished professional with experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Vendor
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
2019.06 - Current
- Managed employee training for new recruits and offered continued advice and guidance on duties and role expectations
- Provided prompt customer support with a professional, friendly, and patient attitude to hundreds of customers per shift during peak times
- Diligently handled transactions that included, cash, credit, and exchanges/returns to ensure company goals and customer satisfaction.
RVT Externship
VCA Clarmar
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Managed surgical patients beginning with preoperative care to discharge, including but not limited to... gathering presurgical bloodwork, IV catheter placement, anesthesia drug protocols, induction, monitoring during sedation through capnograph, ECG, SPO2 and blood pressure, extubation, post op care, writing and orally discharge instructions for the client.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Obtained diagnostic quality radiographs to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided client communication and education on many topics including but limited to: treatment plans, cost of services, laboratory results, general preventative care, etc.
RVT Extern
VCA Advanced Care Animal Hospital
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Administered medications to animals via IV, SQ and IM in treatment as instructed by the veterinarian and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health Science
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona05.2024
Associate - Science with Honors Natural Sciences
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk, CA05.2021
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish, written and verbal
- Proficient in use and interpretation of general anesthesia monitoring equipment including ECG, SPO2, capnograph, doppler blood pressure.
- Collection, preparation and evaluation of blood, urine and fecal samples.
- Fear Free Certified
Additional Information
- Cal Poly Pomona Dean’s List Spring 2022- Spring 2023
- Cerritos College President’s List Fall 2019- Spring 2020
Timeline
RVT Extern
VCA Advanced Care Animal Hospital
2023.08 - 2023.10
RVT Externship
VCA Clarmar
2023.02 - 2023.08
Food Vendor
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
2019.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health Science
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate - Science with Honors Natural Sciences
Cerritos Community College
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