Destinee Leyva
North Hollywood
Summary
Enthusiastic Veterinary Technician Assistant with strong skills in monitoring animal health and administering medications. Experienced in creating a calm environment for patients, ensuring both their well-being and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA Animal Specialty Group
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during recovery from sedation to ensure safe and effective healing.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, behaviors and progress.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary. Inputting that data into patients treatment chart and reporting any abnormalities to the veterinary assigned.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a calm environment during visits.
- Collected patients' weight then inputting data into patients treatment sheet.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Completed enemas, catheterizations, urinary catheter care/quantifying urine and NG feedings.
- Sanitized floors and examination tables other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of treatment areas and kennels.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered medications orally or topically following veterinarian guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary. Inputting that data into patients' treatment chart and reporting any abnormalities to the veterinary assigned.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and animals in the facility.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in hospital or bedding.
- Trained new employees on kennel procedures, how to use equipment used to run blood work in house, and animal handling protocols.
- Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious pets through positive reinforcement techniques such as talking calmly or petting gently.
- Groomed animals including brushing or shaving matted fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears or eyes, bathing and shampooing patient if they have soiled themselves or are unhygienic that is affecting their overall health.
- Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious pets through positive reinforcement techniques such as talking calmly or petting gently.
Education
Diploma - Veterinary Assistant
American College of Healthcare And Technology
Huntington Park, CA07-2022
Skills
- Animal care protocols
- Animal restraint techniques
- Medication administration
- Post operative care
- Patient recovery
- Blood collection methods
- blood, urine, and fecal ample collection
- Monitoring vital signs
- General anesthesia recovery
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Anal sac expression
- Infection control practices
- Cleaning and sanitizing protocols
- Laboratory skills
- Preparing feedings according to dietary instructions
- Team collaboration
- Training new staff
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stocking
- attention to detail
- preparing feedings according to dietary instructions
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA Animal Specialty Group
08.2022 - 06.2026
Diploma - Veterinary Assistant
American College of Healthcare And Technology