Vanessa Espinosa
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Lead Veterinary Technician coordinating 15+ client and patient intakes per shift, triage, catheter placement, and IV medication support across fast-moving small-animal hospital settings. Manages client check-in, charting, payment processing, controlled communication of records, and end-of-day cash balancing while supporting surgeries, radiographs, CPR, and anesthesia care. Brings strong laboratory procedures, venipuncture, intubation, and client communication skills to high-acuity patient care.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Technician
Denton County Animal ER
Denton, TX
08.2017 - 04.2025
- Complete 15 diagnostic samples per shift while supporting treatment, imaging, and lab processing.
- Manage 15 emergency patient intakes per shift, prioritizing animals by illness severity and room assignment.
- Triage patients by urgency, then coordinate room placement and ongoing critical care nursing treatments.
- Perform cephalic, jugular, and saphenous venipuncture, plus IV catheter placement, medication administration, and specimen collection.
- Restrain scared or aggressive animals safely, supporting intubation, closed-chest CPR, and emergency surgeries.
- Maintain client charts, process and fax or email records to other hospitals, and manage payment plans and transactions.
- Balance the cash drawer, complete end-of-day reporting, and support client check-in with accurate payment handling.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Corinth Animal Hospital
Corinth, TX
04.2013 - 06.2017
- Manage +10 patient intakes daily while scheduling appointments and fielding multi-line phone inquiries.
- Triages animals, records vital signs, and administers prescribed medications, vaccines, and other treatments.
- Performs radiography and laboratory testing on blood and bodily fluids to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures and supports emergency surgery prep alongside veterinary staff.
- Places IV catheters, completes venipuncture and blood draws, and intubates canine and feline patients.
- Maintains lab equipment, patient records, and treatment documents while supporting client communication and veterinary instruction.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Frisco
Frisco, TX
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Answer multi-line phones, schedule appointments, and field client inquiries with professionalism.
- Maintain patient histories and record vital signs during intake and treatment visits.
- Educate clients on wellness plans, preventive care, and pet health needs.
- Restrain animals safely during exams and procedures to support efficient, low-stress care.
- Perform anesthetic dental cleanings and maintain sterile surgical areas and instruments.
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Assistant
Country View Animal Hospital
Aubrey, TX
06.2006 - 01.2011
- Administer medications, feed patients, and bathe animals to support daily recovery and kennel care routines.
- Restrain distressed and aggressive animals safely during exams, treatments, and emergency procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, and laboratory specimen processing to support diagnostic workflows.
- Maintain clean kennels, treatment areas, and hospital grounds while following inventory and medical records routines.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Science
Collin College
Frisco, TX05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Aubrey High School
Aubrey, TX05.2009
Skills
Triage
Vital signs
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy
Animal handling
Emergency surgery support
Anesthesia monitoring
IV catheter placement
Intubation
Radiography
Laboratory testing
Inventory
Scheduling
Medical terminology
Customer service
Client education
Controlled drug logging
Medical records management
Patient intake
Medication administration
Veterinary instruction
Personal Information
- Title: Veterinary Technician
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Technician
Denton County Animal ER
08.2017 - 04.2025
Lead Veterinary Technician
Corinth Animal Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2017
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Frisco
01.2011 - 04.2013
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Assistant
Country View Animal Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Aubrey High School
Associate of Science - Health Science
Collin College