Stephanie M Santos-Ortiz
Guttenberg
Summary
Veterinary professional with 6 year experience in diagnosing and treating animals, coupled with commitment to high standards of care. Continuously focuses on collaborative efforts to achieve best outcomes for patients and adapt to evolving needs. Reliable and flexible with excellent problem-solving abilities and compassionate approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Edgewater Animal Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of dogs and dogs
- Perform surgical procedures on cats and dogs
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and disease recommendations to help them make educated decisions on their pet’s care
- Provide vaccinations and medication to pets as needed
- Maintain updated medical records for all pets
- Educate clients for short and long term health of cats and dogs
Associate Veterinarian
St Marks Veterinary Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of dogs, cats and small mammals, treating all animals and clients with care and compassion
- Perform surgical and dental procedures on cats and dogs
- Advise pet owners on preventative care, receiving positive feedback from clients on ability to translate medical jargon into simple language
- Provide vaccinations and medication to pets as needed, reducing need for further care
- Keep updated paper medical records for all pets
- Educate clients on basic husbandry and care of exotic species
- Educate clients for short and long term health of cats, dogs and small mammals
Travel/Studies
Employment Gap
12.2018 - 09.2019
Clinical Student
The University of Sydney
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Learned and implemented new veterinary standards and guidelines to ensure compliance
- Leveraged evidence-based medicine to provide high quality care to cats and dogs
- Maintained up to date medical records for all pets
- Performed spays and neuters on 6 cats and dogs
- Performed a neuter on 1 guinea pig
- Performed vasectomies on 18 laboratory mice
- Advocated for pets to ensure follow-up visits are scheduled and educate for long term health of the pet
Wildlife Extern
Wildlife Institute
04.2017 - 04.2017
- Learned the basics on Belize wildlife anatomy and most common causes of injury
- Assisted in the relocation of 10 animals using various methods, including darting and netting
- Assisted in the care of animals that were not ready for relocation yet
- Learned to handle birds in order to take samples for different testing and to medicate them
Veterinary Student Intern
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted in spaying and neutering procedures, while providing an empathetic and caring environment
- Dedicated to client service and animal welfare
- Assisted in dressing wounds and injuries, and using anesthetic procedures for a variety of surgeries
- Performed manual differentials for 20-30 cats and dogs per week
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Zoo
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Helped in clinic with pets’ medical needs, performing a variety of tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and administering medications
- Assisted veterinarian perform vaccinations, laboratory work, and surgical procedures
- Implemented pet health management programs including vaccinations and bloodwork
- Gained knowledge of veterinary medical terminology by assisting veterinarians in surgeries such as spaying and neutering
Adoption Assistant
Animal Sanctuary El Faro de los Animales
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Helped manage 10 pet adoption events where many cats and dogs were adopted
- Developed partnerships with Pet Smart and other smaller pet stores to facilitate pet adoptions
- Met with community leaders to discuss the benefits of pet ownership and provide knowledge about pet care and veterinary needs
- Volunteered in shelter to perform a variety of tasks such as feeding, walking, bathing, administering medications and transporting cats and dogs to vet visits or adoption fairs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico05.2016
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University
05.2019
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Imaging
- Catheter
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Records
- Team Work
- Client Communication
- Spays and Neuters
- Mass removals
- Empathy
- Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Edgewater Animal Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
St Marks Veterinary Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
Travel/Studies
Employment Gap
12.2018 - 09.2019
Clinical Student
The University of Sydney
01.2018 - 11.2018
Wildlife Extern
Wildlife Institute
04.2017 - 04.2017
Veterinary Student Intern
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2015
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Zoo
08.2011 - 06.2015
Adoption Assistant
Animal Sanctuary El Faro de los Animales
10.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad del Turabo
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University
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