Angelika

Dedicated and organized professional with over 10 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician, Reception and now a new entry level license Phlebotomist who is proficient in client communication, appointment scheduling, financial transactions, and performing essential medical procedures on creatures including blood draws, injections, and laboratory testing. Proven ability to maintain a 5-star rider rating as an Uber driver, demonstrating strong customer service and efficient route identification. Eager to leverage diverse skills set to contribute to a dynamic team in the Medical Field as a new phlebotomist.

Looking for a position where my knowledge and working experience can be effectively utilized and where there are opportunities for growth and learning and advancement will be encouraged and supported.

Driver at Uber (2024-04 – 2025-10)

• Communicated effectively with passengers, providing transportation to and from their desired destinations to ensure a superior customer experience.
• Ensured vehicles were maintained in clean and excellent condition while delivering professional customer service and resolving any issues promptly.
• Identified the most efficient routes and demonstrated composure in high- pressure situations.
• Attained and maintained a flawless 5- star Uber rider rating.

Lead Technician and Receptionist at Palm Plaza Pet Hospital (2018-10 – 2024-04)

• Very comfortable with receptionist duties including: answering phones, client communication, making appointments, handling finances and transactions.
• Able to assist inhouse and non-inhouse patients with treatments given by DVM.
• Draw blood from all available veins.
• Obtain urine sample via centesis with ultrasound Properly obtain urine sample via catheterization in male canines.
• Give intravenous, intramuscular, intracardiac and subcutaneous injections as directed by DVM.
• Perform inhouse laboratory procedures using a variety of inhouse lab equipment.
• Properly place, flush and remove IV catheters from all available veins.
• Obtain and record medical histories, TPRs
• Surgically prepare animals, equipment and instruments for minor/major surgical and non- surgical procedures.
• The ability to perform basic dental cleaning and extractions.
• Familiar with canine and feline vaccine protocol.
• Knowledgeable on placing ET tubes and extubation.
• Able to perform basic procedures such as ear cleaning, skin scrapes, anal gland expression, nailtrims, ear Cytologies, heartworm tests, parvo tests, bathing, and basic grooming.
• Prepare patients and assist DVMs for ultrasounds procedures.

Veterinarian Assistant at Pets R Us Veterinary Hospital (2014-10 – 2018-10)

• Obtain and record patients medical histories, Surgery's notes, TPRs
• Prepare patients for minor or major surgery such as Spays and Neuters, C- sections, abscess removal, Amputations, Enucleations.
• knowledgeable on placing ET tubes and extubation.
• Able to obtain blood from all available veins and urine samples.
• Perform inhouse laboratory procedures using a variety of inhouse lab equipment.
• Used proper medical calculations and administrations for injections and oral medications given by DVM.
• Able to assist inhouse and outhouse patients with treatments given by DVM
• The ability perform basic dental and extractions
• Familiar with canine and feline vaccine protocol
• Able to prepare equipment and instruments for minor/major surgeries and non- surgical procedures such as ear cleaning, anal glands expressions, CPL test, Parvo test.
• Very familiar with receptionist duties such as answering phones, making appointments, checking patients in and out of their appointments, clients communications, and handling transactions.

Veterinarian assistant at AV Animal ER (2012-05 – 2014-10)

• Draw blood from all available veins
• Obtain urine sample via centesis with or without an ultrasound
• Properly obtain urine samples via catheterization in male canines.
• Give intravenous, intramuscular, intracardiac and subcutaneous injections as directed by DVM.
• Perform inhouse laboratory procedures using a variety of inhouse lab equipment.
• Proper medical calculation for injection or oral medication administration.
• Properly place, flush and remove IV catheters from all available veins.
• Obtain and record medical histories, TPRs.
• Surgically prepare animals, equipment and instruments for minor/major surgical and non- surgical procedures.
• Very comfortable with receptionist duties including: answers phones, checking patients in and out, client communication, making appointments and handling Finances.
• Familiar with canine and feline vaccine protocol.
• Knowledgeable on placing ET tubes and extubations.
• Work with large/small (angry, anxious, or calm pets) with minimal stress to the Patient.
• Do basic procedures such as ear cleaning, skin scrapes, anal gland expression, nail trims, ear Cytologies, heartworm tests, parvo tests, bathing, and basic grooming.
• Prepare patients and assist DVMs for ultrasound.

Kennel Assistant at Palm Plaza Pet Hospital (2007-06 – 2012-04)

• Assisted doctors and vet techs with minor procedures.
• Clean kennels, Sterilize instruments, restock medicine and supply cabinets.
• Answer phones, scheduled appointments, filed paper work.
• Client communication

High School Diploma – William J. Pete Knight (2008-06)

Certification in Veterinary Assistant Program level I & II – Antelope valley regional occupational program (2010-11)

Certification in Phlebotomy Training Special – Intelvio