Xoschill Ortega
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Dedicated candidate with experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Advance Veterinary Care Center
11.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
Veterinary Technician/ Receptionist
Miami Lakes Veterinary Clinic
06.2017 - Current
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2020
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hialeah High School
Hialeah, FL06.2015
Skills
- Product Inventories
- Animal Diagnostics
- Medical History
- Technician Assistance
- Veterinary Care
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Treatment Protocols
- Compassionate Care
- Restraint Techniques
- Microsoft Office
- Medication Administration
- Basic Animal Care
- IV Placement
- Laboratory Procedures
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Advance Veterinary Care Center
11.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician/ Receptionist
Miami Lakes Veterinary Clinic
06.2017 - Current
Sales Associate
Old Navy
12.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Biology
Florida International University
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hialeah High School
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