Julie Guerra
Santee
Summary
Lifetime animal lover, and owner of mostly dogs and cats. I have a High school Diploma, a certificate of completion for Veterinary Assistant, and I have successfully completed the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation examination by NAVTA. I have experience working as an intern for Mast Boulevard Pet Hospital for 120 hours as required by the Veterinary Assistant course. Some skills I have include, animal restraint and positioning, preparation and administration of vaccines and medications, and maintaining high sanitation standards for used areas such as exam tables and kennels.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Mast Boulevard Pet Hospital
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Exercised confidentiality and abided by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Observed and learned from surgical procedures, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and routine injections, contributing to community health improvement.
- Sought feedback and guidance from supervisors to continuously improve performance.
- Prepared medications under direction of supervisor.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures and end-of-life care humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Assisted with collecting urine and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Fostered compassionate atmosphere for patients easing anxiety and building trust.
- Supported veterinary diagnostics, preparing samples for laboratory testing to aid in swift treatment planning.
- Monitored animal behavior, temperature, and respirations during recovery to report any changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance in examinations and treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School
Imperial Beach, CA06-2023
Certificate -
Health Occupational Center
Santee, CA06-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Animal handling aptitude
- Animal restraint techniques
- Medication dispensing
- Vaccine administration
- Euthanasia procedures
Certification
- Veterinary Assistant
- Approved Veterinary Assistant by NAVTA
Timeline
Intern
Mast Boulevard Pet Hospital
08.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School
Certificate -
Health Occupational Center
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