Valerie Lobatos
Riverside,Ca
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Peppertree Animal Hospital
Claremont, CA
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Office Assistant
Priscilla’s Pretties
Riverside, CA
06.2008 - 12.2017
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Eagle Glen
Corona, CA
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Key Holder for Facility : Responsible for opening and closing duties
- Trained new employees on the job
- Kept facility organized and clean
- Assist Veterinarian in exam rooms
- Reception Duties.
Grooming Assistant
Furry Face Café and Boutiki
Redlands, CA
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for opening and closing the store
- Assisted groomer by washing, drying, brushing out clients pets
- Trained new employees for bathing positions
- Scheduled grooming appointments
- Made reminder phone calls
- Responsible for keeping bathing and grooming areas and equipment organized and clean.
Education
Associates in Veterinary Sciences -
Platt College
Riverside, CA05.2014
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General anesthesia monitoring
- IV Medication Administration
- Intravenous injection
- Laboratory skills
- Client Education
- Pharmacy Duties
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Anesthesia Administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Controlled Substance Management
- Veterinary office administration
- Responsible and Reliable
- Customer Service
- Patient Charting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Clear Communication
- Financial Transactions
- Patient Check-Ins
- Laboratory Testing
- Staff Training
Professionalexternships
- Riverside Animal Shelter, Assisted in Surgical Suite, prepping patients for surgery, inducing, monitoring, and recovering patients for anesthesia, Performed cleaning procedures for kennels and surgical suite, Riverside, CA, 12/2013, 01/2014
- Norco Animal Hospital, Assisted Veterinarians and Technicians with daily tasks such as cleaning, filling exam rooms, and helping clients with their pets, Norco, CA, 01/2014, 02/2014
- Lake Elsinore Animal Hospital, Assisted Veterinarians and Technicians with daily tasks such as; cleaning, filling exam rooms, giving vaccines, checking patients in, performing various tests, monitoring surgical procedures, answering phones, Lake Elsinore, CA, 02/2014, 03/2014
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Peppertree Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2024
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Eagle Glen
09.2014 - 07.2017
Grooming Assistant
Furry Face Café and Boutiki
02.2011 - 09.2014
Office Assistant
Priscilla’s Pretties
06.2008 - 12.2017
Associates in Veterinary Sciences -
Platt College