Violet Alvarenga
Fontana,CA
Summary
Experienced with emergency veterinary care, ensuring prompt and effective treatment for animals in critical conditions. Utilizes advanced medical techniques and compassionate care to stabilize and treat patients. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, surgical assistance, and client communication. Also, self-motivated, loyal, and compassionate when it comes to patient care. I'm looking for the right clinic to apply the skills I've acquired.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Veterinary Technician (short Term Contract)
Eagle Rock Animal Emergency
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Triaged, took vital signs, and assisted DVM to conduct initial exams on incoming patient.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Operated animal x-ray machines and blood lab machines.
- Performed routine lab procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures and minor anesthetic/sedative cases by prepping aseptically the patient as well as monitor the patient. Afterwards provided post-op care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Facilitated client understanding of discharge instructions for at-home pet care following medical procedures or hospitalizations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring they were comfortable during treatments and procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians for optimal patient recovery rates.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to ensure seamless communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped with creating estimates, presenting them, made sure to answer any medical question from owners, and helped with payment transactions.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Helped with stabilization of pets during emergency situations as well as partook in helping with CPR when needed.
- Helped with applying bandages and splints to patients and dressing wounds with medicated Manuka honey bandages directed by the veterinarian.
- I humanely euthanized pets and comforted the families under the supervision of the DVM.
Registered Veterinary Technician ER/ICU
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Triaged, collected basic history, and took initial vital signs on cats, dogs, and small exotics.
- Monitored, fed, and did general nursing care for non-critical and critical hospitalized patients from different departments (sometimes exotics) under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Followed nursing care protocols on chemo and infectious patients while wearing proper PPE.
- Followed the protocols of giving nursing rounds verbally and documenting it for the nurse on shift.
- Placed IV catheters, urinary catheters, PICC lines, and NG tubes when needed.
- Administered IV fluids, blood transfusions, plasma transfusions, and medications directed by the DVM.
- In ER, I helped with minor anesthetic procedures such as laceration repairs, unblocking of cats, etc.
- Took x-rays with chemical restraint and without.
- Helped with restraint during ultrasounds.
- Helped set up for life saving procedures such as unblocking cats, trocharization, pericardiocentesis, etc.
- I assisted when emergent patients would come in with stabilization following the leadership of the doctors. Including taking part in CPR roles when needed.
- Made sure working area in ER/ICU were cleaned and followed all sanitation and disinfection protocols.
- In ICU, I worked closely with criticalists with providing the best nursing care for the best outcome of the patient.
- In ICU, I helped assist the criticalist/extern DVM take care of ventilator cases making sure vitals were withing normal limit every hour and patient was comfortable.
- I trained for 6 months in the surgery department learning how to asset in complicated surgeries; prep patient aseptically, monitor vitals, at times scrub in, how to use the ventilator and what to watch out for and when to alert the surgeon.
Triage/Emergency Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Specialty Group
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Triaged, collected basic history, and took initial vital signs.
- Calmly assessed the level of urgency is triaging patients and made sure owners were reassured their pet was well taken care of.
- Monitored, fed, and did general nursing care for non-critical and critical patients waiting to be hospitalized under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Followed nursing care protocols on chemo and infectious patients while wearing proper PPE.
- Hospitalized patients, set them up with IV catheterization, fluids, and medications and took rounds from DVM to transfer them to specific ward.
- Placed IV catheters, urinary catheters, PICC lines, and NG tubes when needed.
- Administered IV fluids, blood transfusions, plasma transfusions, and medications directed by the DVM.
- Assisted with helping with minor anesthetic procedures such as laceration repairs, unblocking of cats, etc.
- Took x-rays with chemical restraint and without.
- Helped with restraint during ultrasounds.
- Helped set up for life saving procedures such as unblocking cats, trocharization, pericardiocentesis, etc.
- I assisted when emergent patients would come in with stabilization following the leadership of the doctors. Including taking part in CPR roles when needed.
- Made sure working area in ER/ICU were cleaned and followed all sanitation and disinfection protocols.
- Collected blood samples from blood draws and urine from cytocentesis or catheterization.
- Ran blood work on in house Idexx machines-chem/cbc/snap tests/pt/ptt test. Also made sure collected samples would be sent out to lab when needed.
Vet Technician Assistant
Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped maintain a level of organization and cleanliness around the hospital.
- Triaged each patient that came in and took vitals.
- Helped make, present, and explain estimates to clients.
- Helped with intakes and check-outs of clients and their pets.
- Helped restrained pets during exams, procedures, and x-rays.
- I set-up equipment for minor procedures and surgery for DVM and RVT.
- Monitored vitals during emergency minor procedures.
- Monitored food/water intake, behavior and the health of the animals, administered meds when needed, and reported any health issues/changes to supervisor and DVM.
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs and cats while they were hospitalized.
- Assisted with and did catheter placements, blood draws, and in house diagnostics using Idexx machines.
- Administered prescribed drugs PO, IV, SQ, and IM.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Adler Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped maintain a level of organization and cleanliness around the hospital.
- Filled medications for patients.
- Helped with doing in-house blood work using Antech equipment.
- Helped restrain animals during exams, procedures, and x-rays.
- Made sure medical reports and labs were seen by the doctors.
- Monitored food/water intake, behavior and the health of the pets, administered meds when needed, and reported any health issues or changes to dvm and supervisor.
- Fed, walked (dogs), and cared for cats, dogs, and some exotics while they were boarding.
Kennel/Veterinary Assistant
Rosemont Veterinary Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Helped maintain a level of organization and cleanliness around the hospital.
- Gave non medicated and medicated baths to dogs.
- Helped restrain animals during exams, procedures, and x-rays.
- I set-up equipment for procedures, dentals, and surgery for dvm and RVT.
- Monitored food/water intake, behavior and health of pets, administered meds when needed, and reported any changed or concerns to supervisor or dvm.
- Cleaned after dentals, surgery, and re-organized surgical packs.
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs and cats while they were boarding.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CANo Degree - Veterinary Science
Platt College
Alhambra, CA04.2021
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient monitoring
- Client communication
- Anesthesia administration
- Wound management
- Fluid therapy
- Euthanasia procedures
- Post operative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Laboratory testing
- Surgical assistance
- Vital signs assessment
- Animal restraint
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ER Veterinary Technician (short Term Contract)
Eagle Rock Animal Emergency
01.2024 - 11.2024
Triage/Emergency Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Specialty Group
09.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Veterinary Technician ER/ICU
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2024
Vet Technician Assistant
Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic
06.2019 - 03.2020
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Adler Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
Kennel/Veterinary Assistant
Rosemont Veterinary Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
No Degree - Veterinary Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
No Degree - Veterinary Science
Platt College
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