SARAH ALOHA D. LLAMAS

• Team Leadership & Supervision : Lead and mentor a dedicated team of veterinary technicians, providing hands-on training, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development. Ensure high standards of care and a collaborative team environment.
• Scheduling & Workload Distribution : Efficiently manage the team's schedule, ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours and for emergency cases. Distribute tasks based on team members' strengths and the clinic's priorities, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely patient care.
• Laboratory Work & Diagnostic Equipment Operation : Conduct advanced laboratory procedures, including blood and urine analysis, microbiology cultures, and cytology. Utilize diagnostic equipment such as Mindray and IDEXX machines, ensuring high accuracy in test results and contributing to the clinic's diagnostic capabilities.
• Anesthesia Management : Lead anesthesia protocols during surgeries, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. Monitor anesthetic levels, vitals, and recovery, while maintaining clear communication with the veterinary surgeon to address any concerns during procedures.
• Inventory & Medication Management : Oversee inventory control for medical supplies, medications, and equipment. Ensure accurate tracking and ordering of pharmaceuticals, maintaining compliance with veterinary regulations. Coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock levels, reduce waste, and minimize costs.
• Client Interaction & Communication : Assist with client education on procedures, treatments, and post-operative care, providing clear and empathetic communication. Ensure that clients are fully informed and comfortable with their pets' care plans.
• Quality Control & Protocol Adherence : Enforce strict adherence to clinic protocols, health and safety guidelines, and industry standards. Continuously evaluate and improve workflow processes to maintain a high level of efficiency and patient care..

Nursing Tasks & Independent Work : Perform a wide range of nursing duties with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality care for all animals.

• Medication Administration : Accurately calculate, prepare, and administer medications as per the veterinarian's instructions, ensuring proper dosages and safe delivery.
• Surgical Assistance : Provide hands-on support during surgical procedures and operations, assisting veterinarians with instrumentation, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining sterile conditions.
• Microscopic Examinations : Collect and conduct microscopic examinations on fecal, ear, and other sample types to assist in diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Laboratory Testing : Utilize specialized test kits for cats to conduct various diagnostic tests, ensuring precise and timely results for optimal patient care.
• Blood Collection & IV Cannulation : Highly skilled in performing blood draws, IV cannulation, and other essential procedures to ensure effective patient care and treatment.
• Surgical Procedures : Capable of performing routine surgical tasks, including castration and catheterization, under supervision and in compliance with protocols.
• Animal Restraint : Expertise in safe and effective animal restraint techniques to ensure both patient and staff safety during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Nurse Team Management : Oversee and manage the nurse's paperwork and coordinate with co-nurses to ensure smooth clinic operations, adherence to protocols, and timely patient care.
• Vaccination & Deworming : Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of vaccination schedules, deworming protocols, and other preventative care to ensure the health and safety of animals.
• Client Education : Provide valuable education to pet owners on animal health, nutrition, behavioral care, and preventive measures to improve their pets' overall health and well-being.

• Client Communication & Documentation : Gather and document patient information accurately, helping clients complete necessary paperwork for patient confinement and treatment. Provide clear communication to clients regarding their pets' condition, treatment plans, and aftercare instructions.
• Medication Administration : Calculate, prepare, and administer prescribed medications to patients under the guidance of the veterinarian, ensuring proper dosages and timing for optimal care.
• Assisting with Nursing Care : Support the veterinarian in providing high-quality nursing care for sick and injured animals, assisting with daily monitoring, treatment administration, and patient comfort.
• Diagnostic Testing & Procedures : Administer a variety of diagnostic tests for confined patients, including blood work, urine analysis, and other necessary procedures, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Animal Restraint : Use safe and effective animal restraint techniques to ensure both animal and staff safety during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Blood Collection & IV Cannulation : Highly skilled in performing blood draws and IV cannulation, facilitating effective treatment and accurate diagnostics.
• Surgical Preparation : Prepare and set up surgical areas, ensuring all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile and ready for procedures.
• Assisting in Surgery & Treatment : Assist the veterinarian by restraining or holding animals during treatments and surgeries, ensuring a calm and controlled environment for precision tasks.
• Sterilization & Infection Control : Clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and materials thoroughly to minimize the risk of infection and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Client Education : Educate pet owners on important aspects of animal health, including nutrition, vaccinations, preventative care, and post-operative care, to improve their pets' overall well-being

• Morphological Analysis & EUS in Fish : Trained in performing morphological analysis and Endocrine Ultrasound (EUS) on fish and fisheries products, ensuring accurate and reliable results for research and product evaluation.
• Tissue Preservation : Skilled in preserving tissue samples using paraffin wax and a microtome, ensuring sample integrity for further analysis.
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) : Trained in and adhered to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety in all laboratory activities.
• Microbiological Analysis : Conducted microbiological analyses of fish and fisheries products, ensuring food safety and quality.
• Aseptic & Isolation Techniques : Utilized aseptic techniques and isolation methods for the safe handling of microbiological samples and pathogens.
• Media Preparation & Sterilization : Trained in the preparation and sterilization of laboratory media, ensuring the safe and effective cultivation of microorganisms.
• Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Detection : Skilled in detecting paralytic shellfish toxins using bioassay methods and the Scotia Rapid Test, contributing to the safety and quality assurance of seafood products.
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) : Proficient in using ELISA to detect paralytic shellfish toxins, ensuring high-accuracy testing for the presence of harmful substances in fisheries products.
• Formalin & Cyanide Testing : Gained practical knowledge and hands-on experience in formalin testing in fish and fisheries products and cyanide testing using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Chemical Solution & Reagent Preparation : Experienced in preparing chemical solutions and reagents, ensuring accuracy in experimental procedures and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaboration & Adaptability : Worked productively with team members to achieve common research goals, adapting quickly to new situations and acquiring new laboratory skills.
• Shadowing & Practical Knowledge : Shadowed senior team members, developing critical industry-specific skills and gaining valuable practical knowledge through hands-on experience.