Valery Herrera
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary assistant with hands-on experience at Pet Plaza Hospital, excelling in patient care and client relations. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I efficiently triaged patients and maintained accurate medical records. My compassion and active listening skills enhance client interactions, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Plaza Hospital
Lake Forest, California
05.2021 - Current
- maintain accurate medical records by documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Triaged incoming patients and gave report to the veterinarian about patient visit and concern
- fielded phone calls from pet owners, schedule office visits & antech specimen pick up. Intake and transfer messages for the doctor on site
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for testing purposes.
- familiar with clinic software such as a avimark and smart flow.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2020 - Current
- created wide variety of beverages in average shifts within excepted time frames, such as crafting within 30-60 seconds for fast cliental experience
- operated with espresso machine, blenders, sanitation equipment, Commercial ovens, and pos systems
- pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to provide customer connection
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new Partners, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffee, teas and equipment use
Work experience student
Corona animal emergency center
Corona, California
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Shadowed veterinary technician during all shifts, gaining hands-on experience in anesthesia systems and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs of intake hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary. especially for anesthesia monitoring
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas consistently.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in anesthesia administration effectively.
- Triage patients and carefully limiting to owners concerns and questions. Documented patient vital signs, reason for visit, medical history/medication accurately within smart flow
Work experience student
Western Riverside county animal shelter
Riverside, California
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed veterinary technician during all shifts, gaining hands-on experience in anesthesia systems and patient care plans.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring functionality and compliance with protocols.
- Became familiar with the anesthesia system, breathing circuits, anesthesia plan for patient. pre-surgery prep such as anesthesia/analgesic agents, intubating and extubation.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and hospital facilities.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Technician in Veterinary Medicine
Mt San Antonio
Walnut, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
Fontana, CA05-2016
Skills
- Punctual and enthusiastic
- Efficient team player
- Open-mindedness and zealous
- Bilingual
- Active listening skills
- Client relations management
- compassion for the job I do
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Work experience student
Corona animal emergency center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Work experience student
Western Riverside county animal shelter
01.2024 - 12.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Plaza Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Technician in Veterinary Medicine
Mt San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
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