Stephanie Ayala
HENRICO,VA
Summary
Experienced with animal care and medical procedures, providing essential support in clinical environments. Utilizes knowledge in diagnostic techniques and patient care to improve treatment outcomes. Strong understanding of veterinary protocols and client communication, ensuring high-quality care and client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Centers
Short Pump, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Hospitalization of patients
- IV catheter placement and management
- Surgical prep of OR and instruments
- Intubation and anesthesia monitoring and recovery of patients
- Sample collection
- Obtaining radiographs
- Running of diagnostics (blood, urine and cytologies)
- Implementing and completing DVM orders
- Execution of proper Iso protocols
- Basic patient husbandry and care
- Administration of medications
- Client education and discharges
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Veterinary Centers
Richmond, VA
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Triage of patients
- Obtaining accurate patient history
- Obtaining vitals on patients
- Obtaining diagnostic samples
- Restraint for LVT and DVM exams and treatments
- Running of labs (primarily blood and urine)
- Basic patient care and husbandry
Veterinary Assistant
Denbigh Animal Hospital
Newport News, VA
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Obtaining patient history
- Sample collection
- Running in house bloodwork and cytologied
- Administration and prep of vaccinations
- Making patient appointments
- Bathing patients for groomer
- Feeding and watering boarding patients as needed
- Client education
- Filling of medications
- Restraining patient for DVMs
Stable Hand
Kentucky Farms
Yorktown, VA
07.2015 - 01.2022
- Feeding as needed
- Assisting with herd turnout
- Cleaning of stalls
- Exercise of horses as needed
Veterinary Assistant
Wysoc Animal Clinic
Wysox, PA
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Obtaining patient history
- Sample collection
- Running in house bloodwork and cytologied
- Administration and prep of vaccinations
- Making patient appointments
- Bathing patients for groomer
- Feeding and watering boarding patients as needed
- Client education
- Filling of medications
- Restraining patient for DVMs
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA12-2012
Skills
Client education
Patient monitoring
IV catheter placement and management
Sample collection
Diagnostics
Diagnostic imaging
Behavioral assessment
Animal nursing
Animal restraint
Vital signs
General anesthesia monitoring
Intravenous injection
Wound treatment
Hobbies
- I have a passion for reptiles and insects
- Big into dog sports and training
- Interested in canine behavior and rehab
- Own way to many crafts
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Centers
01.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Virginia Veterinary Centers
03.2023 - 01.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Denbigh Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2023
Stable Hand
Kentucky Farms
07.2015 - 01.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Wysoc Animal Clinic
09.2012 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Manor College