Tiffany Garcia
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Veterinary professional with hands-on experience in animal care, medical procedures, and client communication. Proven ability to support veterinary teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Strong skills in animal handling, medical record management, and laboratory procedures. Known for reliability, teamwork, and focus on achieving optimal outcomes for both pets and clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Noon Supervisor
El Rancho Unified School District
9333 Loch Lomond Dr, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised lunchtime activities, ensuring student safety and engagement.
- Promoted positive interactions among students during meal times.
- Collaborated with staff to address any issues or conflicts promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining areas, promoting a hygienic environment.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
Veterinary Technician
Alhambra Veterinary Hospital
1501 W. Mission Rd, Alhambra, CA 91803
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in routine veterinary procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinarian supervision, maintaining accurate records.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventative health practices.
- Operated diagnostic equipment, including X-ray machines and laboratory analyzers, efficiently.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Documented patient history and treatment details, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Assisted in dental procedures, contributing to overall oral health of patients.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Veterinary Technician
West Main Animal Hospital
2216 W. Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
06.2004 - 01.2024
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations and procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Conducted pre-surgical assessments, ensuring animals were properly prepared for procedures.
- Maintained clean and sterile surgical areas, ensuring safe environment for animal surgeries.
- Assisted veterinarians in surgeries, ensuring procedures were carried out smoothly and effectively.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Education
No Degree - Animal Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CANo Degree - Veterinary Technology-Alternate Route
Platt College
Alhambra, CA10-2021
Skills
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation
- Anesthesia administration
- Euthanasia
- Dental procedures
- Blood collection
- Cytocentesis
- Intravenous injection
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Surgical procedures and support
Timeline
Noon Supervisor
El Rancho Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Alhambra Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Veterinary Technician
West Main Animal Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2024
No Degree - Animal Science
Mt. San Antonio College
No Degree - Veterinary Technology-Alternate Route
Platt College