Valentina Polo
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Technician with expertise in medication administration, animal examination, and customer relationship management. Committed to providing exceptional care and support to both animals and their owners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
DPC Veterinary Hospital
Stirling Road, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with routine animal examinations and vaccinations in a busy veterinary clinic.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition for their animals.
- Administered medications as directed by veterinarians to ensure patient health.
- Communicated effectively with team members to support efficient workflow in the hospital.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits effectively.
- Assisted veterinarians in the examination of animals, including restraint and minor surgical procedures.
- Dispensed medication as directed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medication according to prescribed protocols.
- Asked probing questions to understand concerns, answer questions and give guidance.
- Restocked supplies used in daily operations of the clinic and hospital.
- Used non-aggressive animal management to restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Road Animal Hospital
Miramar, Florida
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Efficient in managing multiple tasks and appointments, ensuring timely and organized service delivery.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Provided compassionate care to animals in the hospital and during recovery.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and medication administration.
- Cleaned and sanitized examination rooms, surgical areas, and equipment regularly.
- Supported front desk staff with appointment scheduling and client communication.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision,
Education
High School Diploma -
West Broward High School
Pembroke Pines06-2024
Associate of Arts - Certified Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
OnlineSkills
- Animal examination
- Medication administration
- Customer relationship management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous catheterization
- Tonometry
- Fluorescein stain test
- Recumbency restraint
- Cytocentesis
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Patient positioning
- Skin scraping
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CVA - Certified Veterinary Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
DPC Veterinary Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Road Animal Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
West Broward High School
Associate of Arts - Certified Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School