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Stephanie Gonzalez

Houston,Tx

Summary

Highly motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician with 5 years of experience in the veterinary medicine field. With a history of working with your small companion animal and exotics (some farm animal). I am always looking for an opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge. I walk with open-mindedness and gratitude upon every learning experience that I have overcome. It has shaped me in such an amazing, compassionate technician.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVT

Oncura Partners Veterinary Imaging Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Utilized Computerized Tommography to help prep for our launching to the public.
  • Utilize my expertise to safely restraint patients for their imaging procedures to provide a comfortable environment for patient.
  • Inventory and stocking procedures
  • In charge of clinic's S.O.P
  • Knowing to identify unstable vs stable patients and helping them redirect to a better suited facility.

Relief Veterinary Credentialed Technician

Skyline Animal Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Monitored for anesthetic procedures.
  • Help administer vaccinations and other injectable medications
  • Prepare fecals in house for diagnostic purposes.
  • All forms of blood draws for a wide variety of testing.

LVT

Shadow Creek Veterinary Clinic
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in appointments to help the veterinarian's schedule run a lot more smoothly. In which case, I focus on proper documentation/history taking, vitals, and using all of the above to relay the case to the DVM in charge.
  • Assisted in anesthetic procedures, this includes but not limited to IV catheter placement, pre-med/induction administration, prepping, and monitoring for surgical/non-surgical procedures.
  • Focused on drop-offs on down times, if DVM not able to see patient at the moment I would prioritize vitals for patient.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pearland Animal Hospital
Pearland, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Educated clients about preventative care, proper nutrition, and other essential aspects of pet health to promote responsible pet ownership.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Trained CVA high school students in operations and procedures.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Planned Pethood Of Ga
Duluth, GA
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science -

Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
10.2021

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Certification

CPR Certified in Basic and Advanced support by RECOVER initiative

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

LVT

Oncura Partners Veterinary Imaging Center
09.2024 - Current

Relief Veterinary Credentialed Technician

Skyline Animal Hospital
03.2024 - Current

LVT

Shadow Creek Veterinary Clinic
03.2024 - 09.2024

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pearland Animal Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Planned Pethood Of Ga
06.2021 - 02.2023

Associate Of Applied Science -

Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Stephanie Gonzalez