Jocelyn Figueroa
Shorewood
Summary
Currently pursuing a degree in veterinary technology, I want to gain even more experience in my career setting. My commitment to animal care, combined with my studies, helps me stay on track. Seeking opportunities to further enhance my skills, recently moved more south and looking for my long term place out here!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Northshore Animal Care Clinic
Des Plaines
03.2024 - Current
- Establish a warm and inviting environment for patients and their pets with greetings and efficient check-in assistance.
- Thoroughly document animal medical histories and reasons for visit.
- Administer vaccines and blood draws.
- Prepare fecal samples and knowledge on running in-house tests like urine and blood work on IDEXX machines.
- Staining and reading cytologies
- Preparing samples to go out to IDEXX or Antech.
- Fill medications and deal with online prescription requests.
- Ability to take vitals of patients.
- Recovering after anesthesia.
Foster/Animal Care Volunteer
Catvando
Maywood
10.2021 - Current
- Provided temporary foster care for cats in need, offering a nurturing environment, socialization, and medical attention, to have successful adoptions.
- Provided emotional support to stressed out or anxious animals who needed extra attention.
- Helped socialize animals by playing with them or taking them for walks.
Kennel Lead
Barrington Square Animal Hospital
Hoffman Estates
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Cared for hospitalized pets by following treatment plans post-surgery and provided required care such as administering medication, bathing, trimming nails, and monitoring pet vital signs.
- Surgery prep, wrapping packs and cleaning instruments.
Dog Handler
Wag Hotel
O’Hare/Chicago
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered thorough care for all dog guests, including precise meal delivery, medication administration, tailored exercise routines, and abundant affection to ensure their wellbeing and happiness.
- Supervised social groups by monitoring play styles and interactions to ensure safety of all animals.
Education
Veterinary Technician Certification -
Penn Foster
06-2026
Associate in Science (A.S) -
College of DuPage
05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
- Animal Handling
- Animal Care & Restraint
- Empathetic
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Basic Animal Grooming
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Cash Handling
- Avimark
- ChewyHub
- Covetrus
Volunteer Experience
Foster/Animal Care Volunteer, 10/21, Present, Catvando, Maywood, IL, Provided temporary foster care for cats in need, offering a nurturing environment, socialization, and medical attention, to create successful adoptions and reduce shelter overcrowding.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Northshore Animal Care Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Kennel Lead
Barrington Square Animal Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Dog Handler
Wag Hotel
08.2022 - 04.2023
Foster/Animal Care Volunteer
Catvando
10.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician Certification -
Penn Foster
Associate in Science (A.S) -
College of DuPage