Leanne-Sarah Bigornia Garcia

**** ********* **. *** *****, CA 92114 • 619-***-**** • abk8e9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished, well rounded graduate seeking a position as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary facility.

Performance focused, excellent in handling multiple tasks, dedicated and an energetic contributor able to

provide care for animals, which requires leadership, problem solving and compassion.

SKILLS & HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Loyal and committed to providing exceptional patient care with understanding and reassurance.

•Able to handle stressful and upsetting situations while maintaining a positive working relationship.

•Outstanding motivation and can follow direction well. Comfortable asking questions and a team player.

•Strength in handling and restraining small/large animals to administer medications and injections.

•Educated in prepping animals for surgery for surgeries, monitoring anesthesia and extubating.

EDUCATION

Sweetwater High School, National City, CA (2006-2009); GPA 3.5

•Clubs: Dance team; best dancer (2008-2009)

Pima Medical Institute, Chula Vista, CA (2009-2010); GPA 3.4

Veterinary Assistant Program

•Courses: Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology / Clinical Lab Procedures & Pathology / Pharmacology &

Principles of Anesthesia / Aseptic Technique & Surgical Assisting.

•Scholarships & Honors: Perfect attendance & Academic Honors (Nov. 2009-Jun. 2010)

RELEVENT PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Banfield The Pet Hospital, Chula Vista, CA (2010)

•Helped prepped animals for surgery and also monitored.

•Restrained animals for: blood draws, taking out catheters, ultrasounds and x-rays.

•Wrapped packs and performed autoclaves.

•Ran blood on Vet Test and CBC machine. Also ran blood and serum for Heart Worm Test and Thyroid

Test.

•Performed injections SQ, setup and read ear cytology, fecal smears/flotation, PCV/TP, urinalysis, blood

smears and staining.

•Administered fluids SQ and IV.

•Obtained and administered oral/topical medications and vaccinations.

•Setup and disconnected a fluid pump management.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center, San Diego, CA 92105 (2006-2009)

•Performed office work and participated in helping nurses with the elderly.

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, Chula Vista, CA 92154 (2009-2010)

•Administered oral medications to canines in kennels, felines in cattery, felines and canines in receiving

and isolation.

•Injected a microchip SQ and rabies vaccine IM and clipped nails during surgery.

•Cleaned the receiving area, cattery and isolation.

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