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Juan Camilo Navas Murcia

Denver

Summary

Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stable Manager

Victory Valley Farm
Louisville
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily feeding schedules for horses to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw stable cleanliness by maintaining organized stalls and equipment.
  • Ensured that stalls were cleaned regularly and bedding material changed as needed.
  • Assisted with farrier visits by ensuring that horses were properly prepared for shoeing or trimming procedures.
  • Monitored water sources to ensure clean and constant availability for horses.
  • Providing medical care (shots, medicine, wound cleaning), feeding, and cleaning for horses.
  • Assisted with horse grooming and health checks to monitor well-being.
  • Monitored horses' health and condition, providing necessary treatments as needed.

Veterinary Assistant

Centro Medico Veterinario Luz Marina Cortez
Piedecuesta
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
  • Administered medication prescribed by veterinarians according to established protocols.
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the veterinary team.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations according to established protocols.
  • Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and preventative health measures.
  • Conducted routine lab tests, including blood work and urinalysis samples.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Provided compassionate care to animals during hospitalization and recovery periods.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
  • Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
  • Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
  • Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Coordinated with veterinarians for emergency and routine care of animals.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.

Education

Master of Science - Veterinary Science

Univesidad Cooperativa De Colombia
Bucaramanga, Santander
02-2020

Skills

  • Equine nutrition
  • Stable management
  • Health monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Customer service
  • Animal care

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Limited

Affiliations

I enjoy outdoor activities, I like dancing, playing sports, and constantly reading and reviewing topics of interest.

Timeline

Stable Manager

Victory Valley Farm
10.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Centro Medico Veterinario Luz Marina Cortez
06.2022 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Veterinary Science

Univesidad Cooperativa De Colombia
Juan Camilo Navas Murcia