Itzamna Ortiz Adell
Sooke Veterinary Hospital
Langford
3
Languages
19
years of professional experience
Veterinary Technician with a strong focus on veterinary nutrition and weight management, hospitalized patient care, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics. Skilled in client education, medication administration, and providing thorough, compassionate patient care.
Work History
Veterinary Technician
5 Years 10 Months- Veterinary Nutrition & Weight Management - nutritional assessment, calorie calculations, therapeutic diets and client education.
- Laboratory Diagnostics - blood and urine collection; in-house IDEXX testing; preparation and submission of samples to external laboratories, including IDEXX and True North Diagnostics.
- Diagnostic Imaging - position and acquisition of veterinary radiographs.
- Hospitalized Patient Care - fluid therapy and administration of topical, oral and injectable medications.
- Patient Monitoring & Nursing Care - ongoing assessment and monitoring of hospitalized and procedural patients.
- Sedation & Minor Procedures - patient sedation and performance of minor procedures, including anal gland flushing, enemas and sanitary shaving.
- Patient Monitoring & Nursing Care - ongoing assessment and monitoring of hospitalized and procedural patients.
- Technician Appointments - vaccine booster appointments and internal and external parasite prevention programs.
Animal Care Attendant
3 Months- Monitored hospitalized patients; recording TPR and BP.
- Provided routine patient care, including feeding, walking and safe handling of hospitalized animals.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized kennel and patient-care areas.
- Restocked medical supplies, including syringes, catheters and others essential materials.
- Managed laundry and general clinic support to maintain smooth daily operations.
Animal Health Technician - Head Technician
12 Years 8 Months- Provided comprehensive veterinary nursing care in a small-animal practice, including hospitalized and procedural patients.
- Performed and monitored anesthesia and surgical procedures, including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring and postoperative patient care.
- Performed routine laboratory diagnostics, radiography, medication administration and patient treatments.
- Led and coordinated the veterinary technician team, supporting daily workflow, patient care and clinical procedures.
- Managed inventory and procurement of medications, veterinary diets, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated orders with suppliers to maintain availability of essential medications, diets, and clinical supplies.
- Provided client education regarding patient care, medications and nutrition.
Education
Licenciatura En Medica Veterinaria Y Zootecnia - Veterinary Science
Skills
Veterinary Nutrition & Weight Management
In-house laboratory diagnostics (IDEXX)
Blood & Urine collection
Sample preparation & submission
Veterinary Radiography
Sedation
Minor procedures
Hospitalized patient care
Technician appointments
Client education
Intravenous catheter placement
Accomplishments
2nd Place Nationally - Royal Canin Challenge, 2026.
Achieved 2nd place nationally for total weight-loss through the clinic's veterinary weight-management program.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
WAVES
11.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Veterinary Technician
Sooke Veterinary Hospital
12.2020 - CurrentRead More
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Hopital Veterinaire General MB
02.2008 - 10.2020Read More
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla
Licenciatura En Medica Veterinaria Y Zootecnia from Veterinary Science
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