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Patricia Pla

Atlanta

Summary

Compassionate Animal Healthcare Professional experienced in diagnostic testing, anesthesia administration, and patient care management. Achieved positive outcomes for animals and owners through effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. Focused on expanding professional growth by exploring new challenges and contributing in diverse settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Paw Patch Animal Clinic
Roswell
09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
  • Prepared and administered medications under veterinarian supervision.
  • Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
  • Managed laboratory samples for testing and expedited processing of results.
  • Guided pet owners on effective animal care and health practices.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Dispensed prescription medications in accordance with veterinarian instructions.
  • Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
  • Supported diagnosis and treatment of animal health issues by conducting lab tests on specimens.

Veterinary Technician

Animal General Hospital
Fort Myers
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
  • Prepared and administered medications under veterinarian supervision.
  • Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
  • Handled laboratory samples for testing and processed results efficiently.
  • Educated pet owners on proper animal care and health practices.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
  • Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
  • Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
  • Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.

Veterinary Technician

Grace Veterinary Center
Fort Myers
07.2023 - 09.2024

Delivered high-quality patient care while assisting veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures.

  • Provide high quality care to patients and supporting veterinarians with examination, surgeries,and other medical procedures.
  • Administered medications through intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous methods.
  • Collected and processed laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, ears, skin) to support accurate diagnoses.
  • Assisted front desk with phone calls, client check-ins, medication filling, and appointment scheduling to enhance client experience.

Education

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Alpharetta, GA
12-2014

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • IV placement
  • Surgical preparation
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Laboratory sample handling
  • Animal care techniques
  • Supply restocking
  • Client education
  • Effective teamwork
  • Task-oriented
  • Time management
  • working well under pressure
  • Stress management
  • problem solving
  • communication

Certification

CPR/AED

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Paw Patch Animal Clinic
09.2025 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Animal General Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025

Veterinary Technician

Grace Veterinary Center
07.2023 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Patricia Pla