Angélica M. Coll Lajara
Utuado,Puerto Rico
Summary
Motivated veterinary technician student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, gain more experience with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Voluntary Practice
Hospital Veterinario Atenas
Manatí , PR
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Conducted regular inspections of kennel areas to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
Veterinary Technician Voluntary Practice
Hospital Veterinario San Francisco de Asís
Hatillo, PR
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Helped between English-Spanish communication.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Conducted regular inspections of kennel areas to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
Associates Degree - Veterinary Technology
University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo05-2025
Skills
- Help with radiology
- Bilingual
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal examination
- Physical examination
- Animal restraint
- Administering subcutaneous medication
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Laboratory skills
- Treatment administration
- Wound management
- Surgical preparation
- Animal behavior observation
- Patient monitoring
- Vaccine administration
- Intravenous injection
- Nail trimming
- Medication administration
- Patient positioning
- Blood collection
- Intramuscular injection
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Voluntary Practice
Hospital Veterinario Atenas
01.2024 - 02.2024
Veterinary Technician Voluntary Practice
Hospital Veterinario San Francisco de Asís
01.2022 - 12.2023
Associates Degree - Veterinary Technology
University of Puerto Rico