Alondra Cruz

Veterinary Technician at ASPCA

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Veterinary Technician at ASPCA
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Rotation through various hospital departments. • Practice of technical skills. • Induction, prep, and recovery of spay and neuter surgeries. • Organize for discharge. • Educate clients about post-operative care.

  • Veterinary Technician at Yorkville Animal Hospital
    Jun 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr

    -Provide general wellness as well as urgent care to patients -conduct diagnostics - Followup on patients post visit -Provide general husbandry to patients and record vitals - Prepare/dispense medications as well as provide overall instructions to clients

  • Veterinary Technician/ Assistant at Woodside Pet Hospital
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 · 8 mos

    • Receptionist for appointments. • Conduct room intake. • Take and develop x-rays. • Monitor surgeries and recoveries. • Assist in animal restraint including exotics. • Prepare blood, urine and stool samples for laboratory tests. • Provide animal husbandry for patients. • Conduct technical skills. • Prepare medications . • Discharge patients.

  • Kennel Assistant at Bobbi and the Strays
    Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Animal husbandry, handling and restraint for dogs and cats. • Assistance in adoptions. • Administer medications. • Provide training to volunteers.

  • Research Veterinary Technician Intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 · 3 mos

    • Conducted room rounds, assisted in emergencies, performed euthanasia. • Trained in special techniques (gavage, retro orbital).