Karol Trujillo
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicate veterinarian with 4 years of experience delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual health. Dedicated Veterinarian Assistant proudly offering 3 years of experience caring for animals. Adept in administering vaccinations, providing post-surgical care and delivering palliative care compassionately. Excellent office management and customer service skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian
Zoo Shop
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals and exotic species.
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
- Scheduled appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained inventory to maximize office productivity.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for animals.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Performed catheterizations, ear flushes, enemas, intravenous feedings and other procedures.
- Groomed animal coats, clipped claws and polished teeth for canines and felines.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Veterinary Assistant
Colitas Felices
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Education
Veterinarian - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Universidad Cooperativa De Colombia
Ibague- Colombia10.2021
Skills
- Medical Charts and Records
- Emergent Animal Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Safety Precautions and Measures
- Breed and Species Knowledge
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Dental Procedures
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Animal Behavior Knowledge
- Examine Animals
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinarian
Zoo Shop
07.2022 - 08.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Colitas Felices
04.2021 - 01.2022
Veterinarian - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Universidad Cooperativa De Colombia
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