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Valerie De La Cruz

Glendale,Arizona

Summary

Considerate and hardworking, known for having a high level of integrity and a commitment to veterinary nursing ethics. Organized and detail-oriented while fielding customer inquiries.

Caring veterinary technician with several years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks. Polished in administering injections and treatments, taking x-rays and recording and updating records.

Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures, terminology, and animal care techniques. Reliable Veterinary Technician possessing friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks. Well-versed in preparing surgical equipment, collecting and preparing specimens and performing initial physical assessments.

Diverse and versatile professional knowledgeable about animal health and regulatory compliance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Surprise Animal Hospital
Surprise
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Shadowed leading technicians and assistants for full shifts, seeing several patients in exam rooms, as well as the treatment area
  • Performed hands on tasks with patients such as taking and recording vitals, giving vaccines, blood draws, restraints, etc
  • Completed SOAPs, surgery paperwork, patient visit lists, treatment plans and recorded our controlled drug sheet.

Pet Hotel

PetSmart
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supervise doggy day camps, keeping camps a safe and clean environment, as well as provide breaks for camp associates
  • Assist in bringing dogs to and from the pet parents, as well as their belongings
  • Cleaning and preparing kennel rooms for use, completing room and water checks, preparing and distributing meals, completing playtimes, assisting with exit baths and nail trims.

Front Desk Assistant

Housing and Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Greet and assist building visitors, answer phones, provide high quality customer service
  • Assist customers with Housing and Residence Life questions regarding the housing application process, reapplication, room assignment, rent payment, and residence hall information via phone call and in person
  • Data entry including scanning and uploading documents, including some sensitive / confidential nature, inventory control of supplies and office equipment.

Education

Veterinary Assistant -

PIMA Medical Institute
Glendale, Arizona
08.2024

Early Childhood Education -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Willow Canyon High School
Surprise, Arizona
05.2017

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership assistance
  • Cornerstone
  • Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
  • Job and task observation
  • Medical device operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient care
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Team Development
  • Microsoft proficiency
  • Anesthetic monitoring
  • Surgical Assistance

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Surprise Animal Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2020

Pet Hotel

PetSmart
05.2019 - 11.2019

Front Desk Assistant

Housing and Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
09.2017 - 04.2019

Veterinary Assistant -

PIMA Medical Institute

Early Childhood Education -

Northern Arizona University

High School Diploma -

Willow Canyon High School
Valerie De La Cruz