Angelina Rivera
(Lab) Certified Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Specialty Center- Claim this Profile
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Heather Kilgore
Angelina is a top notch veterinary technician. She has been an amazing team player who is always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside her department. Angelina has drive to learn and improve her skills that I wish I saw more of in this field. She would make a wonderful addition to any team.
Hannah Robinson
Angelina has been a wonderful asset to the UofI Diagnostic Lab at Veterinary Specialty Center. She is a very quick learner and shows high regard for doing her best at any task she is faced with. Angelina is smart, dedicated, eager, and very professional. I would highly recommend Angelina and am confident that she would go above and beyond to excel in any work position that she is in.
Heather Kilgore
Angelina is a top notch veterinary technician. She has been an amazing team player who is always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside her department. Angelina has drive to learn and improve her skills that I wish I saw more of in this field. She would make a wonderful addition to any team.
Hannah Robinson
Angelina has been a wonderful asset to the UofI Diagnostic Lab at Veterinary Specialty Center. She is a very quick learner and shows high regard for doing her best at any task she is faced with. Angelina is smart, dedicated, eager, and very professional. I would highly recommend Angelina and am confident that she would go above and beyond to excel in any work position that she is in.
Heather Kilgore
Angelina is a top notch veterinary technician. She has been an amazing team player who is always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside her department. Angelina has drive to learn and improve her skills that I wish I saw more of in this field. She would make a wonderful addition to any team.
Hannah Robinson
Angelina has been a wonderful asset to the UofI Diagnostic Lab at Veterinary Specialty Center. She is a very quick learner and shows high regard for doing her best at any task she is faced with. Angelina is smart, dedicated, eager, and very professional. I would highly recommend Angelina and am confident that she would go above and beyond to excel in any work position that she is in.
Heather Kilgore
Angelina is a top notch veterinary technician. She has been an amazing team player who is always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside her department. Angelina has drive to learn and improve her skills that I wish I saw more of in this field. She would make a wonderful addition to any team.
Hannah Robinson
Angelina has been a wonderful asset to the UofI Diagnostic Lab at Veterinary Specialty Center. She is a very quick learner and shows high regard for doing her best at any task she is faced with. Angelina is smart, dedicated, eager, and very professional. I would highly recommend Angelina and am confident that she would go above and beyond to excel in any work position that she is in.
Credentials
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Certified Veterinary Technician
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationAug, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Veterinary Specialty Center
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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(Lab) Certified Veterinary Technician
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Mar 2022 - Present
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located inside Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove• Successfully run and report diagnostics for hospitalized patients.• Perform; CBC, chem, urinalysis, 4DX, cross matches, etc as requests are submitted.• Successful perform quality control on all laboratory equipment before opening and managing the laboratory.• Properly shut down laboratory by disinfecting and performing any end of day quality control.
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Certified Veterinary Technician
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
• Successfully rotate through different modalities including anesthesia for MRI / CT, I-131, Ultrasounds, radiographs.• Communicate with different departments to coordinate diagnostic imaging for hospitalized patients.• Complete administrative duties such as updating billing, discharge paperwork, and uploading anesthesia protocol.• Successfully communicate with DVM about history and treatment of patients.• Communicate with owners to schedule appointments, answer questions, and follow up on appointments / surgeries.• Ensure hospital is stocked, clean, and organized. Show less
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Veterinary Assistant
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Veterinary Assistant
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Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
• Successfully communicate with DVM about history and treatment of patients.• Communicate with owners to schedule appointments, answer questions, and follow up on appointments / surgeries.• Ensure hospital is stocked, clean, and organized.
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Kennel Assistant
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
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Banfield Pet Hospital
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Veterinary Assistant
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Apr 2018 - Nov 2019
• Ensure whiteboard is constantly updated and color coded with hospitalized patients. • Safely and properly restrain canines and felines for blood draws, medication administration, etc. • Ensure hospital is kept clean, organized, and fully stocked. • Ensure whiteboard is constantly updated and color coded with hospitalized patients. • Safely and properly restrain canines and felines for blood draws, medication administration, etc. • Ensure hospital is kept clean, organized, and fully stocked.
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Arrow Strategies
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
• Communicate respectfully and promptly with managers and potential candidates regarding open career opportunities. • Provide honest and transparent answers when speaking with candidates. • Prepare candidates for interviews both in face and over the phone. • Communicate respectfully and promptly with managers and potential candidates regarding open career opportunities. • Provide honest and transparent answers when speaking with candidates. • Prepare candidates for interviews both in face and over the phone.
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CorDynamics
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Technician
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
Conducts and assists in scientific experiments. Daily tasks include weighing out compounds, making formulations and coordinating documents. Monitor and maintain extensive inventory of drugs, supplies, and expired products. Ensure a safe working environment by keeping laboratory organized, equipment clean and facilities are prepped for the next day. Preform administrative tasks by keeping extensive database, of both raw and verified data, up to date. Conducts and assists in scientific experiments. Daily tasks include weighing out compounds, making formulations and coordinating documents. Monitor and maintain extensive inventory of drugs, supplies, and expired products. Ensure a safe working environment by keeping laboratory organized, equipment clean and facilities are prepped for the next day. Preform administrative tasks by keeping extensive database, of both raw and verified data, up to date.
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