Larina Vega
San Jose
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Veterinary Assistant with over six years of experience in patient handling and client communication. Proven ability to assist veterinarians during procedures and train new staff, ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Veterinary Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
Campbell
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures to ensure patient care and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and procedure room.
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
- Supported the training of new veterinary assistants in clinic protocols and procedures.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Released patients to owners with detailed instructions from the veterinarian.
- Processed medication refill requests.
- Triaged patients and obtained vitals.
- Administered controlled substances to patients and recorded use and waste.
Veterinary Assistant
Arroyo Animal Clinic
Sunnyvale
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled animal records, updating medical history and vaccination information accurately.
- Communicated with pet owners about treatment plans, medication instructions, and follow-ups.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
Campbell
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinic areas and animal housing facilities.
- Communicated with pet owners about treatment plans, medication instructions, and follow-ups.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pegasus High School
San Jose, CA05-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Emergency and critical care
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Reception support, checking patients in and checking out, answering phones, assisting clients when needed
- Venipuncture, iv catheter placements, sampling line placements
- Sedation monitoring
- Radiology safety
- Time management
- Surgical assistance - Surgery prep, recording vitals, pressure checking
- Ability to work under pressure
Timeline
Senior Veterinary Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
08.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Arroyo Animal Clinic
02.2019 - 03.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Pegasus High School