Esther Aquino
Toronto,Canada
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with experience in animal healthcare, now seeking to apply my expertise as a veterinary technician. Skilled in assisting with medical procedures, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing post-operative care. Knowledgeable in laboratory sample collection, experience in surgical assistant and patient handling, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Passionate about animal welfare and committed to delivering excellent support to veterinarians, pet owners and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Yonge Street Animal Hospital
Toronto, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded TPR
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures
- Provided medical treatments for sick or injured animals, such as administering medications
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary supplies before appointments
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments used by veterinarians during medical procedures
- Assisted veterinarians in medical procedures, such as taking blood and X-Rays
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures
Groomer Assistant
Juju Grooms
Toronto, Canada
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Bath and groomer Dogs and Cats
- Safe handling of each pet
- Assist groomers with any grooming related tasks
- Nail trims, ears cleaning, teeth cleaning and anal gland expressions
- Recognize and record any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any pets
Veterinary Technician
UNPHU University Animal Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals
- Make coprological examinations
- Assisted veterinarian in medical procedures
- Blood sampling
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate and temperature
- Documented patient information with precision to maintain records accuracy
Veterinary Tech-Volunteer
Dominican Zoo
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared and provided specialized meals for different animal species, ensuring compliance with the nutritional plans designed by the zoo's animal nutritionist
- Clean the cages
- Make coprological to the feces of the animals that needed it and see the parasites under the microscope
- Clean and order the instruments that were used in surgeries
- Prepare environment enrichment for animals' captivity
- Participate in activities with other veterinarians and learn more about wildlife in captivity
Education
Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine -
UNIVERSITY NACIONAL PEDRO HENRIQUEZ UREÑA (UNPHU)
Dominican Republic12.2024
Skills
- Animal safety
- CPR certified
- Instruments sterilization
- Monitored vital signs of animals
- Attention to details
- Completed enemas
- Catheterizations
- Assisted veterinarians in medical procedures
- Pre-surgical and post monitoring
- Grooming and bathing
- Provided medical treatment for sick or injured animals
- Surgical procedures and support
- Fluid therapy
- Multitasking capacity
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Team collaboration
- Medical terminology '
Certification
- Pet Groomer: Elsido Montero's School
- Recover CPR: Advanced Life Support
- Volunteer: Dominican Zoo
- Rinderpest Disease Recognition: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Timeline
Groomer Assistant
Juju Grooms
03.2024 - 09.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Yonge Street Animal Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
UNPHU University Animal Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
Veterinary Tech-Volunteer
Dominican Zoo
03.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine -
UNIVERSITY NACIONAL PEDRO HENRIQUEZ UREÑA (UNPHU)
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