Veterinary Care Center, Veterinary Assistant  Feb 2020 ~ Jan 2021

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture. Assisting with surgical operations including assembling the required instruments, sterilizing the surgical suite, administering anesthesia, restraining the animals, placing catheters and endotracheal tubes, monitoring machinery, and post-surgery care. Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.

Excel Home Care, Home Health Care Aide

Dec 2012 ~ Nov 2019

Assisted patients with handling daily chores and by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies. 

Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated. Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life. 

Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.

Banfield Pet Hospital, Director of Pet Nursing Feb 2008 ~ Dec 2012

Responsible for developing and maintaining good relationships with associates and field leadership.
In charge of selecting, training and supervising the client service and veterinary health care teams.
Created associates weekly schedule and monitored inventory and placed weekly orders to maintain stock of medications, equipment and supplies.

Managed performance including conducting periodic performance reviews, corrective actions, promotions and separations

Princeton Animal Hospital, Veterinary Technician, Jul 2000 ~ Feb 2008

Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection. 

Collected Blood, urine and stool samples used to diagnose viruses, bacterial infections and other diseases and ran laboratory tests.
Triaged critically injured or ill animals and stabilized their condition upon arrival to the emergency room.
Performed proper treatments on a specific time regiment and being able to assess the progression of a hospitalized patient and respond accordingly.