Tiffany Sanchez
Jourdanton,TX
Summary
At Chaparral Veterinary Center, I leveraged my expertise in diagnostic imaging and patient care, enhancing treatment outcomes by 30%. Skilled in client communication and emergency care, I consistently delivered compassionate service, contributing to improved client relations and animal recovery rates. My adaptability and dedication to learning positioned me as a key team player.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Chaparral Veterinary Center
05.2013 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Education
HS Diploma 2011 -
Azle High School
Azle, TXSkills
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Sample Collection
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Animal Behavior
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Sanitation protocols
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Client Education
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post Operative Care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Urgent Care
- Physical Examinations
- Patient bathing
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Parasite control
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Prescription Filling
- Basic Animal Care
- Wound Care
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Customer Service
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Laboratory Testing
- Dental Care
Certification
Certified Veterinary assistant (CVA I, II)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Chaparral Veterinary Center
05.2013 - Current
HS Diploma 2011 -
Azle High School
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