Yesenia Figueroa
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Proven Veterinary Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient care at Tempe Veterinary Hospital. Skilled in patient restraint and compassionate in providing emotional support, I excel in both clinical and supportive roles. Demonstrated ability to improve inventory management and staff training, contributing significantly to workplace efficiency and animal safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Tempe Veterinary Hospital
Tempe, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Private Babysitter
Private Family Hire
Glendale, AZ
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring indoor and outdoor play environments.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with both parents and children, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure consistency in childcare approach between home and babysitter settings.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe home environment for children under care.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet dietary needs of the children.
- Observed changes in behavior or health concerns promptly reporting them to parents for further evaluation.
- Established a consistent daily routine for the children, promoting healthy habits and time management skills.
- Facilitated independence among the children by teaching them self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or brushing their teeth.
- Provided overnight care when required, attending to nighttime routines and any issues that arose during the night.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Education
Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ02.2023
Skills
- Patient restraint
- Animal Safety
- Sample Collection
- Prescription Filling
- Wound Care
- Tick Removal
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Tempe Veterinary Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Private Babysitter
Private Family Hire
12.2019 - 08.2022
Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute