Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
INTERNSHIPS
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Sandra Colindres

Richmond

Summary

I am dedicated, compassionate, and eager to contribute wherever I’m needed. I’ve supported surgical procedures, assisted clients, and managed front-office tasks, and I thrive on working with animals of all kinds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

University Veterinary Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
  • Assist veterinarians in exam, treatment, and surgeries.

Veterinary Assistant

Oasis Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Roomed patients, TPR, assisted in treatment and X-rays
  • Administered vaccines and collected blood samples
  • Performed Cytologies , FNAs, and blood smears
  • Worked with IDEXX and Vetter

Front Office

Berkeley Dog and Cat
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • File and record management.
  • Knowledgeable Computer database such as Cornerstone
  • Collect and deposit payments and operate office equipment.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients and staff

Optical Clerk, Cashier

Costco Warehouse
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted members by ordering their prescription glasses and/or contacts.
  • Advised what kind of lenses would best fit their lifestyle.
  • Filed insurance claims and payments.

Education

Associates Degree - Veterinary Technician

Carrington College
Pleasant hill, CA
01.2023

General Education - undefined

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Fear free Animal Handling and Restraint
  • Venipuncture and Sample collection
  • Client education and Communication
  • Vital signs
  • Venipuncture & IV placement
  • Administer vaccines, medications, and fluids (IM, SQ, IV)

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

University Veterinary Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Oasis Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023

Front Office

Berkeley Dog and Cat
01.2022 - 10.2022

Optical Clerk, Cashier

Costco Warehouse
01.2019 - 01.2021

General Education - undefined

Contra Costa College

Associates Degree - Veterinary Technician

Carrington College

INTERNSHIPS

  • Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital—April 2022-July 2022. Internship in the Emergency Department. Triaged and discharged patients. Helped run bloodwork. Performed physical examination and restrained for dogs and cats. Worked on estimates to present to clients.
  • Clayton Valley Pet Hospital—Dec 2021-Mar 2022. Assisted with surgical prep, monitoring anesthesia, heart rate, Respiratory rate, and blood pressure during surgery. I was able to participate in a spay, neuter, and dental surgery. Perform physical examination and restrained dogs, cats, and some exotics for treatment. Helped dispense medication and administered vaccines.
Sandra Colindres