Karina Avila
Antioch, CA *****
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Passionate and dedicated student with a future in veterinary medicine. Seeking opportunity for any type of animal clinic. Experienced with all varieties of animals. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Veterinary Technician
Sun Valley Animal Hospital - Pleasant Hill, CA
February 2020 to Present
Assisted veterinarian in clinical procedure
• Vaccines, restraining, nail trims, anal gland expression, blood work testing, and maintained and sterilized instruments and equipment
• Record and maintain history and treatment documents
• Monitored and cared for pets before, during and after surgery
• Intubation Placement
• Prepare medication and explain purpose and dosage, deliver post surgery instructions and provide support in euthanasia cases
• Preform and assist staff with radiographs
• Collected specimen for laboratory analysis ( parasites, blood testing, and culture)
• Venipuncture and Catheter placement
• Opened and closed clinic on daily basis
• Provide excellent customer service and teamwork communication Animal Care
PetSmart - Antioch, CA
June 2018 to June 2020
Responsible for the safety of all the pets available in the store making sure they meet proper requirements for diet and habitats. Maintained all reptile and small animals habitats tidy including dog and cat kennels. Experience handling various types of animal. Educated and communicated with customers about proper husbandry and dietary needs. Volunteer Worker
HCR ManorCare - Walnut Creek, CA
May 2016 to July 2019
Helped visitors with any questions and getting around the hospital. Helped with translating. Assisted elders with various tasks.
Volunteer
Antioch Animal Shelter - Antioch, CA
February 2018 to June 2019
Cleaned kennels. Cleaned around the building. Assisted all animal for walks or outside time. Kept adoption records or other important files organized.
Intern
Microbiology & Quality Associates, Inc. - Concord, CA March 2017 to November 2017
Worked in a lab setting testing various types of organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protists. Performed many tests similar to a veterinary clinic setting, for example, providing cultures, gram staining, and certain blood test.
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
• Kennel Experience
• Animal Handling
• Pet Care
• Laundry
• Childcare
• Animal Care
• Dog Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Laboratory Experience
• Food Preparation
• Microscopy
• Hospital Experience
• Pet Grooming
• Microbiology
• Interpretation
• Customer service
• Medication administration
• Cash handling
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Medical Records
• Veterinary experience
• Time Management
• Venipuncture
• Patient Care
• ELISA
• Vital Signs
Languages
• Spanish - Fluent
Assessments
Customer service — Proficient
October 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Completed
September 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Completed
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