Deborah E Calantropio
Cell408-***-****, ************@*****.***,Profile on Linked In
Summary
Motivated, driven and company centric attitude
Excels at supporting medical management and team with efficiency in a fast paced environment
More than 10 years of experience in the veterinary and administrative business with a high level of loyalty and integrity across a wide range of animal species.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to excel at projects
Proficient in wide array of medical treatments, conditions, and veterinary care across multiple species including wildlife.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Behavioral Science, 2003
San Jose State University graduate, GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Licensed California Veterinary Technician, 2008
LATG certification obtained 5/2012
Professional Experience
SRI International, Menlo Park, California March 2012 to Current
Lab Animal Medicine Department, RVT
Daily management, care and medical treatment of large scale laboratory animal colony
Surgical /anesthesia monitoring of non human primates, rodents, rabbits, dogs and swine
Maintain records within standards of GLP/GMP guidelines
Data entry for USDA animal record keeping and IACUC guidelines
Proficient in laboratory testing including staining, cytology, hematology and fecal slides
Responsible for supplemental enrichment program for dogs, rodents and swine.
Veterinary Centers of America Johnson Hospital, Los Gatos, California April 2006 to March 2012
Lead Veterinary Technician, RVT
Reporting to three DVMs, corporate office management, and regional medical director
Direct work with regulatory agencies in management of controlled substances within the hospital to ensure accuracy of information, proper use and documentation.
Client check in, history and assessment, triage appropriately
Focusing on providing a superb customer experience and excellent patient care
Designing new office and technical procedures and protocol
Surgical prep/induction, anesthesia monitoring, recovery and ICU care on dogs cats and pocket pets
Maintaining customer database, records system, and medical files
Dental radiograph experience, basic extraction and gingival suturing technique
Petco Pet Supplies, San Jose, California August 2004 to April 2006
Lead Animal Specialist/Client Service Coordinator
Reporting to store management regarding animal care protocols
Daily maintenance including care/feeding/health surveillance of all small animals
Reviewed and implemented quarterly sales promotions
Designed displays for products and marketing materials
Strong sales/cashier experience
Happy Hollow Zoo, San Jose, California 2002-2005
Zookeeper
Reporting to Curator and lead Keeper regarding animal care protocols
Daily maintenance including care/feeding of multiple species including primates, carnivores and various hoof stock
Supplemental behavioral enrichment designed for multiple species
Active participation in SSP through zoo actions and fundraising.
Reviewed and implemented various enrichment activities including audio/visual stimulation
Designed displays for visitor and educational display
Skills
Strong customer service and veterinary medical background including: Anesthesiology, ICU care, Radiology, emergency medicine with companion animals and wildlife.
Outgoing and willing to accept new challenges. Self driven and motivated.
Office skills: Mentoring, Team building, Purchasing, Budget responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Time management, Risk Management, Record Keeping, Data Entry, Basic HTML, Basic Excel.
Professional Involvement:
Active CVMA member and RVT committee member since 2/2015
References
Ingrid Peterson DVM, VCA Animal Hospital 408-***-****
Cari Allen, Former Behaviorist at SRI International 775-***-****
Danielle Medlin, former associate at Petco 408-***-****
Cathy Nguyen, LAMD Manager 408-***-****