Veterinary Technician and Research Scientist

Hamed Serati Nouri

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Woodland Hills, CA 91303

United States 669-***-**** *****.***********@*****.*** Fully Work Authorized No Visa Sponsorship Required PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A veterinarian with 11 years of experience in different hospitals and clinics Postdoctoral researcher with 12 years of undergraduate and postgraduate research experience for universities and research institutes

Key Skills

● Venipuncture – cephalic, Venipuncture – saphenous, Venipuncture – jugular, Venipuncture – femoral, Cephalic IV catheter placement, Lateral Saphenous IV catheter placement, Medial Saphenous IV catheter placement, IV Fluid Operations, Administration of oral medications, Administration of SQ medications/vaccines, Calculating required medication based on kg, Radiology restraint, Radiology positioning, Dental radiographs, Dental blocks, Cystocentesis, Microscope use and care, Cytology slide preparation, Blood smear preparation, Blood smear review, Intubation, Understanding ASA classifications, Anesthesia monitoring, Pack prep, Infectious patient handling, Medical terminology and communication

● Animal experimentations (Lab animals, rodents)

● Designing and characterization of polymeric nanocomposite scaffolds

● Electrospinning of nanofibers

● Histological techniques

● Light and confocal microscopy

● Cell culture and primary cell isolation

● Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Veterinary Technician

Dr. Ron’s Animal Hospital, Simi Valley, California 01/21/2025 – Present A full-service and progressive veterinary clinic providing preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs and cats. 10+ employees

● Handling a wide range of duties, I assist with patient care by restraining animals, collecting samples, placing catheters, administering medications, and monitoring ICU patients. I also support emergency procedures, take vital signs, assist in surgeries and radiographs, and perform lab tests. Additionally, I educate clients, explain discharge instructions, manage appointments, maintain the cleanliness of the facility, and help with feeding, examining, and providing general care for animals. Veterinary Technician

Pacific Palisades Veterinary Center, Palisades, California 11/25/2024 – 01/07/2025 A full-service and progressive veterinary clinic providing preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs and cats. 10+ employees

● Assisting in comprehensive patient care, I administer medications, monitor vital signs, collect laboratory samples, and support surgical and diagnostic procedures. I also educate pet owners on post-care instructions, maintain accurate medical records, ensure a clean and safe clinical environment, and provide support to veterinarians during exams and emergency situations to ensure quality care for all patients. Veterinary Assistant 02/05/2024– 05/05/2024

Hollywood Cat and Dog Hospital, Los Angeles, California A full-service and progressive veterinary clinic providing preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs and cats. 10+ employees

● As a veterinary assistant at this hospital, I am responsible for a variety of tasks. These may include patient restraint, phlebotomy, sample collection, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, drug calculation, facility maintenance, client education, managing tech appointments, suture removal, bandage removal and placement, CPR and emergency care, providing care of hospitalized animals, taking vital signs, administering medications, explaining discharge medications to pet owners, monitoring multiple patients in ICU, assisting in triage, gathering medical history, cleaning and disinfecting work and animal holding areas, feeding, watering, and examining pets and other animals, dispensing medications, helping veterinary technicians position patients for and process radiographs, preparing patients for surgery, providing nursing and comfort care, and performing treatments or basic laboratory diagnostic tests bridges the gap between primary and emergency care, keeping westside pets and their people connected to expert care when they need it with access to same- and next-day care.

Veterinary Technician 07/10/2023 – 11/10/2023

Grand Park Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, California, USA A full-service and progressive veterinary clinic providing preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs and cats. 10+ employees

● Tasked with maintaining the cleanliness of the veterinary clinic and assisting the veterinarian with various duties to ensure patients receive proper care and attention during their stay. Veterinary Assistant 06/10/2023– Present

Beverly Robertson Veterinary clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA A full-service and progressive veterinary clinic providing preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs and cats. 10+ employees

● Responsible for the cleanliness of the veterinary clinic and helps the Veterinarian with various tasks to ensure their patients receive the care and attention they need while in the veterinary clinic. Postdoctoral Researcher 09/01/2022 – 09/01/2023

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Losangeles, California, USA Biomedical research institute aimed to invent and foster practical solutions that restore or enhance the health of individuals. 40+ employees

● Managed following my research projects, exploring the literature, discussing with experts or colleagues, gathering and processing data, reflecting and organizing their thoughts, taking notes, conducting experiments, taking some specialized courses, and go for study visits to other institutions and taking part in seminars or conferences, reading medical journals, reviewing publications, participating in professional associations, attending workshops and establishing professional networks.

● Performed cage changes, cleaned enclosures, monitored animal health, and assisted in handling and restraint of animals including rodents. Operated sterilization equipment (autoclaves), maintained supply inventories, and upheld 5S lean lab organization and cleanliness standards. Veterinary Physician 06/01/2011 - 02/01/2022

Dr. Serati's Veterinary Vaccination Clinic, Tabriz, Iran Local Veterinary clinic providing exceptional veterinary care to animals in the Tabriz area with 10+ employees

● Managed diagnose animal health problems, vaccinate against diseases, medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses, treat and dress wounds, set fractures, perform surgery, and advise owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding.

Research Fellow/PhD Student 09/23/2017 - 01/18/2022 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran Iranian public medical university ranked among top 10 universities in the country with 1500+ employees.

● Managed designing and characterization of polymeric nanocomposite scaffolds containing different phytochemicals and minerals.

● Performed cage changes, cleaned enclosures, monitored animal health, and assisted in handling and restraint of animals including rodents. Operated sterilization equipment (autoclaves), maintained supply inventories, and upheld 5S lean lab organization and cleanliness standards. Medical Representative 06/01/2015 - 06/01/2016

Varian Pharmed Pharmaceutical Co., Tehran, Iran

Privately-owned pharmaceutical company became one of the first respected generic companies (which develop high-tech medicines) in Iran with 100+ employees

● Developed producing and marketing high-quality affordable medicines with the aid of R&D unit. Increased the local sale of products by 300% by using new strategies. Research Fellow/ MPhil Student 05/01/2011 - 01/01/2012 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Iranian public medical university ranked among top 10 universities in the country with 1500+ employees.

● Managed following my research projects, exploring the literature, discussing with experts or colleagues, gathering and processing data, reflecting and organizing their thoughts, taking notes, conducting experiments, taking some specialized courses, and go for study visits to other institutions and taking part in seminars or conferences, reading medical journals, reviewing publications, participating in professional associations, attending workshops and establishing professional networks. Research Assistant/ Scientist 07/01/2010 - 05/01/2011 Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

German public medical university ranks among the highest-performing universities in Germany with 10000+ employees

● Analyzed information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials to find optimal conditions to gain broad theoretical and practical experiences. Learned histological techniques related to the study of defective ion transport and inflammation in murine intestine to solve puzzling discrepancies in this data and overcome potential challenges that each day brought with it.

● Performed cage changes, cleaned enclosures, monitored animal health, and assisted in handling and restraint of animals including rodents. Operated sterilization equipment (autoclaves), maintained supply inventories, and upheld 5S lean lab organization and cleanliness standards. Quality Control Manager/Quality Assurance Manager 06/01/2008 - 06/01/2009 Shabnam Sarab Dairy Co., Sarab, Iran

Private-owned dairy company produced dairy products for local need with 30+ employees

● Managed the quality and food safety of products manufactured at the company. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

English teacher 05/01/2007 - 08/01/2007

Moradtalkro Language Institute, Tabriz, Iran

● Helped my students understand English, speak it and be able to write and read it. Prepared of course work, planning of classes and the marking of work handed in. Arranged any extracurricular activities and set targets for my students. Spent a lot of time writing on blackboards and also was responsible for the safety of students during my lessons.

EDUCATION

Doctoral (PhD),Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, 01/18/2022 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences,

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 03/01/2007

Azad University of Tabriz,

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AFFILIATIONS

● Iranian Smart and Talented Students Organization, Tabriz, Iran, 02/01/2022

● Student Research Committee of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, 09/23/2021

● XXIIIrd North American Testis Workshop, Salt Lake City, UT, 04/15/2015

● American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), Rockville, Maryland, 09/23/2014

● American Society of Andrology (ASA), East Dundee, IL, 09/23/2014

● European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Strombeek-Bever, Belgium, 09/23/2014

● Young Researchers Club of Azad University Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran, 09/23/2013

● Food & Drug Inspectors Syndicate, Tabriz, Iran, 08/23/2009

● 15th Congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine, Tehran, Iran, 02/01/2009

● 2nd Yazd international student award in reproductive medicine, Yazd, Iran, 06/05/2007

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