Veterinary Assistant Certified

Jordan Coronado

Veterinary Assistant Certified Veterinary Assistant

*************@**.***.*** 619-***-**** San Diego, CA SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated medical professional with a strong passion for the wellness of people and animals, having specialized in human medicine for 2 years and animal medicine for nearly 8 years. I work very well in critical positions that require cognizance and attention to detail. I can be flexible within or outside of a team and tend to learn quickly using strong comprehension skills. My objective is to provide quality care to patients and extensive information on how to tend to the patients’ ailments and husbandry.

EXPERIENCE

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility April 2022 – December 2022 Student Volunteer

Chula Vista, CA

Observed and noted canine and feline behavior, body language, and cues in a professional medical setting and aided in sanitizing and preparing feline isolation areas, canine kennels, and animal observation rooms.

Familiar with collecting and testing animal urine to monitor kidney function, and assisted in administering medication to wounds, and carried out pill-concealing procedures to distribute oral medicine to animal patients otherwise disinclined to medication. Imperial Beach Pet Hospital January 2023 – March 2023 Student Extern

Imperial Beach, CA

● Understands how to label Rx as per the doctor’s orders.

● Is consistent at double-checking and verifying the type, amount, and dosage of medications, and provides initials once the prescription is valid.

● For surgery, know to:

set up and prepare monitoring equipment; collect vitals; and ensure the anesthesia machine is running properly. Post surgery, observes patients and knows what changes to their vitals and behaviors to be aware of.

● Collected patient history, as well as educated and provided information on HW and flea prevention, vaccination schedule, and BEG (Boutique, Exotic, and Grain-Free) foods.

● Experienced with administering vaccines and medications

SQ, IV, IM, PO, aural, ocular, and nasal; and

applied IV/butterfly catheters to administer medicines, fluids, and collect samples.

● Tended to the boarding canines/felines' daily needs (administering medications, feeding according to the boarding chart, and ensuring animals are urinating and defecating normally)

CoastView Veterinary Hospital March 2023 – March 2024 Veterinary Assistant

San Diego, CA

● Make sure to educate clients on medication side effects, correct application of medicine, and potentially follow up on top of providing emotional care as needed.

● Trained for and obtained my Fear-Free Certification to better understand how to diminish patient fears. Consequently, it may alleviate similar anxieties in clients.

● Prompt to update patients’ medical records and schedule appointments with clients.

● Maintained hospital organization and cleanliness as well as operated and sanitized diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to:

Microscope, Centrifuges, Catalyst One Chem Analyzer, ProCyte Dx, and SediVue, and

prevent zoonotic and nosocomial diseases by ensuring the sanitization of the operating rooms, treatment floor, and kennels.

● Assisted dozens of times with sedation, intubation, monitoring, and taking corrective action when vitals change. Thinks effectively and decisively and is well acquainted with working under pressure. Experience working in a veterinary hospital encourages honing these skills.

● Knows how to communicate patients’ medical histories to attending veterinarians and co-develop comprehensive treatment plans.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Job Corps October 2016

Imperial Beach, CA

Nurse Assistant Certification

High School Diploma and GED December 2016

Pima Medical Institute March 2023

Chula Vista, CA

Veterinary Assistant Certification

CPR & First Aid Certified Fear-Free certification Computer Literacy Certification LANGUAGES

English - Native Spanish - Native

SKILLS

● Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Documentation Editing

● Experience With Creating Handouts, Pamphlets, and Posters

● 6 Years of Customer Service Experience

● Strong Communication and De-escalation Skills

● Adept At Navigating Electronic Medical Records

● Excellent Problem Solving

● Sharp Comprehensive Skills

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