Yaritzi Anzures
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary assistant with 3 years of experience helping veterinarians deliver prompt and detailed care for small animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to help determine best care for individual patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Peachtree Creek Animal Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Pets Are People Too
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Animal Caregiver
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
Atlanta, GA
10.2018 - Current
- Perform and ensure daily feeding, cleaning, medicating and enrichment of the pet population are done in accordance to time frames and protocols
- Monitor pet eating habits, behavior, and medical habits/issues
- Assist with intake, vaccinations, deworming, and administering of medications
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to veterinarian.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
General cleaning
ABM Janitorial Services
Atlanta, GA, Georgia
04.2018 - 02.2019
- General cleaning for Chick fil a corporate offices
- Interpreter for English and Spanish
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri Cities High School
Associate of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07.2022
Skills
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- File and records management
- Medication Administration
- Lab Operations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ear sample collection
- Nail trimming
- Intravenous injection
- Patient Positioning
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Animal behavior observation
- Anal sac expression
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Peachtree Creek Animal Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Pets Are People Too
08.2019 - Current
Animal Caregiver
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
10.2018 - Current
General cleaning
ABM Janitorial Services
04.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Tri Cities High School
Associate of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
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