KAREN E VAZQUEZ BAEZA
Morrisville,PA
Summary
Veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare and strong commitment to excellence in clinical support. Adept at assisting in surgeries, administering treatments, and providing compassionate care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with key skills in diagnostic testing and patient management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
UVC- House Paws Mobile Vet
Morrisville, PA And Mount Laurel, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical procedures and coordinated with veterinarians to implement effective anesthesia protocols.
- Educated pet owners on preventative healthcare practices.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Veterinary mobile services such as consults, blood samples, vaccinations and euthanasia.
MVZ
Veterinaria Alfa
CANCUN, MEXICO
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Dermatology, ophtalmoLgy and neurology approaches in small animal and pocket pets consultation.
- In charge of the hospital area, first surgeon on soft tissue surgeries.
- Engaging pet owners in preventative care and post-operative instructions.
- Performing diagnostic tests such as radiography and ultrasound assessments.
- Pharmacy Management: Overseeing the inventory of medications and ensuring compliance with veterinary pharmacy regulation.
MVZ assistant
Hospital Condesa Pet Center
CDMX, MEXICO
05.2015 - 04.2016
- In charge of the hotel area during night guards, consultations to exotics, medical assistant at the hospital area.
- Patient Record Management: Manage and update patient medical records.
- Post-Operative Care: Provide post-operative care instructions to pet owners while monitoring recovery progress in patients.
General assistant
Veterinaria Alfa
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Medical assistant during the consultations, second surgeon on soft tissue surgeries.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Education
1er Diplomado Presencial en Medicina Interna y Cirugía - Pequeñas Especies
Colegio Num Uno De Médicos Veterinarios De Quintana Roo PC 096/19
CANCUN, MEXICO01-2020
1er Diplomado Semipresencial Teorico-Practico - Medicina Interna y Cirugía en Perros y Gatos
AMVY-UADY EC 001-18
MERIDA, MEXICO12-2018
Diplomado Online de Diagnóstico y Medicina Interna -
Animales Exóticos
MEXICO CITY03-2018
MVZ -
Facultad De Medicina Veterinaria Y Zootecnia, UNAM
MEXICO CITY01-2013
Skills
- Surgical assistance and anesthesia administration and monitoring, including dental procedures with extractions
- IDEXX Procyte Dx , IDEXX Catalyst Dx , IDEXX VetLab UA, IDEXX VetTest
- Abaxis Vetscan Vsz 2nd Generation, Vetscan HM5 2nd Generation
- Optical microscope, refractometer
- Diagnostic imaging
- Veterinary software Qvet, VIA and Ezyvet
- Client education
- Euthanasia procedures
- Wound treatment
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Closed-chest CPR
- Cystocentesis
Certification
GENERAL MVZ- CONCERVET 2015-2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
UVC- House Paws Mobile Vet
02.2022 - Current
MVZ
Veterinaria Alfa
05.2016 - 01.2022
MVZ assistant
Hospital Condesa Pet Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
General assistant
Veterinaria Alfa
01.2008 - 01.2013
1er Diplomado Presencial en Medicina Interna y Cirugía - Pequeñas Especies
Colegio Num Uno De Médicos Veterinarios De Quintana Roo PC 096/19
1er Diplomado Semipresencial Teorico-Practico - Medicina Interna y Cirugía en Perros y Gatos
AMVY-UADY EC 001-18
Diplomado Online de Diagnóstico y Medicina Interna -
Animales Exóticos
MVZ -
Facultad De Medicina Veterinaria Y Zootecnia, UNAM
Courses and workshops
- March 2009: 2nd Course of Tarantulas and scorpions in captivity management. FMVZ-UNAM
- July 2010: Teorical-Practical course in Small Animals orthopedics by MVZ MC Victor Pérez Valencia. AMVETOROO
- Mayo 2010: XIII Medicine, Surgery and Zootecnia in dogs, cats and other pets. FMVZ-UNAM FCM
- June 2011: Congreso Médico Veterinario de México in small animals . FCM-FCI
- August 2013: Course. Patology as a diagnostic tool in the small animals clinics. FMVZ-UNAM
- March 2014: Course Oftalmology for the MVZ at the clinic by MVZ DC Gustavo Adolfo García Sánchez. AMVETOROO
- April 2014: 1st Aquaculture journeys.FMVZ-UNAM.
- April 2014: 4th.Course. Tarantulas and scorpions in captivity management. FMVZ-UNAM
- Junio 2014: 2 weeks Workshop MARVET Playa del Carmen.
- May 2015: Course. Exotic and wildlife nutrition. FMVZ-UNAM
- May 2015: “Gestation diagnosis in dolphins”. FMVZ-UNAM
- June 2015: 2nd Journeys of Hospital Veterinario de Especialidades en Fauna Silvestre y Etología Clínica. FMVZ-UNAM
- June 2015: “1st Journey about the skin of the animals”. FMVZ-UNAM
- October 2015: 1st Multidisciplinary congress of animal. Mexico. AMHMAR
- June 2016: International Conference AMMVEZOO. AMMVEZOO
- November 2016: 3rd Conference latinamerican about vectors diseases in small animals.CVBD LATINOAMERICA, BAYER.
- December 2016: “Anesthesia in the urgency and the urgency in the anesthesia”. MVZ Eduardo Gutiérrez Blanco. COLEGIO DE MEDICOS VETERINARIOS Y ZOOTECNISTAS DEL ESTADO DE Q.ROO.
- March 2017: “Neonatology and pediatric in dogs and cats”. AMVETOROO
- August 2017: “Developing a deductive logic that allow us the diagnostic in the animal eyes”. MVZ DC Gustavo Adolfo García Sánchez . LABORATORIO SANTGAR, LE ZOO.
- September 2018: “Most common orthopedics diseases” M en C Gabriel I. Ramirez Flores. AMVY.
- November 2018: “ Basics and principles in neurology and neurologic exam”, MVZ Jose Alberto Toscano Zapien. VETERINARIA ALFA, AMVETOROO
- July 2019: “Optimization at the interpretation of the results in equipment of laboratorie at clinics“, MVZ EPCV Sandy Martínez Reyesm MVZA EPCV MC Asela Berenice Meza Leon
- June-August 2020: “International Virtual course actualization in feline dermatology”, Dermatovet
- October-December 2020:“Let’s talk about allergies”, Dermatovet
- April 2021 “Congreso La nación del gato” 37 hours, AMMeGA
- April 2021- today “Ecocardiogram” Capacitacion Veterinaria.
- June 2024 - VIN/AEMV Rounds Lecture Series: Small Stones, Big Challenges: Understanding Urolithiasis in Small Mammals with Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM
- March 2025 - Surgical Management of Canine and Feline Urolithisasis" with Dr. Sarah Friday
- April 2025 - FELINE OCULAR DISEASES Harathi Krishnan, VMD
- Junio 2025- Anal Sac Apocrine Gland Retention Syndrome,
- August 2025 - Hindgut Fermenter Dental Disease and Management Recommendations, Dr. Amanda Steinagel.