HAVANA PANTOJA
Hemet
Summary
recent graduate of veterinary assisting at high desert medical college i have plenty of experience including hands on live stock experience and in clinic small animal. i have personal experience with some exotics due to personal ownership of them but i am always willing to learn more as i am a lover of all animals. i have excelled at restraining post-op care for patients. i specialize in cat handling due to my extensive experience with them and knowledge i have on them.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
Temecula
03.2025 - Current
- Provided daily care for pets, ensuring their health and happiness.
- Managed pet feeding schedules according to owner instructions.
- Administered basic medications to pets as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of pet areas and equipment.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners about their pets' well-being.
- Developed trusting relationships with pets through play and attention.
- Followed safety protocols during pet handling and care activities.
- Documented pet behaviors and activities for owner updates.
Extern
hot springs animal hospital
Temecula
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Ensured all areas followed strict hygiene standards.
- Oversaw and directed vaccine distribution.
- Performed tasks related to intravenous catheterization.
- Contributed to blood analysis tasks.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and ensured proper animal disposal.
- Supported various surgical operations.
- Supported therapeutic procedures for recovering patients.
- Implemented effective restraint methods.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments of various animals.
- Observed animal behavior to provide relevant information to veterinary staff.
- Prepared medical instruments and equipment for surgical procedures efficiently.
- Communicated with pet owners about care instructions and appointment scheduling.
Education
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
High Desert Medical College
Temecula, CAHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Perris Lake High School
Perris, CASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership qualities
- Team collaboration
- CPR
- First aid
- Equipment maintenance
- Analytical mindset
- Research
- Medical device operation
- Patient care activities
- Job and task observation
- Patient assistance
- Attention to detail
- Business communication
- Database entry
- Telephone system operation
- Scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly and professional
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Organized and efficient
- Computer skills
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Flexible schedule
- Appointment scheduling
- Team development
- Documentation and reporting
- Social media management
- Basic pharmacology
- Surgical support
- Behavior observation
- Client communication
- Infection control
- Emergency preparedness
- First aid knowledge
- Pet transportation
- Animal empathy
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
03.2025 - Current
Extern
hot springs animal hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
High Desert Medical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Perris Lake High School