Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Certification
Timeline
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SAMUEL ORDOÑEZ SERRANO

SAMUEL ORDOÑEZ SERRANO

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Summary

I’m a soon-to-be Colombian-licensed veterinarian with experience in small animal care, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery assistance. My background includes strong knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology, complemented by hands-on practice in hospital care, consultations, imaging, and laboratory work.


I´m skilled in patient handling, sample collection, medical record keeping, and administering treatments, as well as assisting in both routine and emergency procedures. I prioritize safety, efficiency, and compassionate care in every case.


Committed to continuous learning and teamwork, I value clear communication with colleagues and clients. My interests include preventive medicine, internal medicine, and integrating advancements in veterinary technology.


Driven by passion and respect for the human–animal bond, I aim to contribute my expertise and dedication to improving animal health and client satisfaction while advancing my professional career internationally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

PetComapany S.A.S
02.2025 - 08.2025

Completed a 7-month veterinary internship in a high-demand clinical environment, gaining hands-on experience in small animal care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. Rotations included hospital care, soft tissue surgery, imaging, and consultation, allowing me to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills.

Key responsibilities included patient handling and monitoring, sample collection, medication administration, medical record management, and assisting in both routine and emergency procedures. Actively participated in diagnostic imaging (radiography and ultrasound) and pre- and post-operative care.

This internship strengthened my technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills, while deepening my commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

Ambulatory Veterinary Practice

Country & Can Veterinary Center
07.2024 - 11.2024

Provided support in outpatient consultations, assisting veterinarians in patient examinations and client communication. Gained hands-on experience in sample collection, patient care, medication administration, and injection techniques.

Participated in hospital care, including monitoring and handling patients, as well as assisting in diagnostic imaging procedures. Processed laboratory samples for analysis and prepared medical prescriptions.

Additional responsibilities included preparing cost estimates for treatments, administering prescribed medications, and acting as surgical assistant during procedures, ensuring proper instrument handling and aseptic technique.

Clinical Rotation

La Salle University Small Veterinary Clinic
04.2024 - 04.2024

Completed a clinical rotation at the university's veterinary clinic, providing support in consultations and patient examinations. Assisted with sample collection, medication administration, and injection techniques.


Acted as a surgical assistant during procedures, ensuring proper instrument handling and aseptic technique. Participated in hospital care, including patient monitoring, handling, and post-operative support.


This rotation enhanced my practical skills, teamwork, and understanding of clinical workflows in a veterinary setting.

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
06.2023 - 07.2023

Provided support during consultations, assisting veterinarians in patient examinations and client communication. Participated in hospital care, including monitoring, feeding, and post-treatment recovery.


Ensured proper patient handling techniques to maintain safety and comfort, applying compassionate care and stress-reduction practices.


This volunteer experience strengthened my practical skills, empathy, and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
12.2022 - 12.2022

Provided support during consultations, assisting veterinarians in patient examinations and client communication. Participated in hospital care, including monitoring, feeding, and post-treatment recovery.


Ensured proper patient handling techniques to maintain safety and comfort, applying compassionate care and stress-reduction practices.

This volunteer experience strengthened my practical skills, empathy, and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
06.2019 - 07.2019

Provided support during consultations, assisting veterinarians in patient examinations and client communication. Participated in hospital care, including monitoring, feeding, and post-treatment recovery.


Ensured proper patient handling techniques to maintain safety and comfort, applying compassionate care and stress-reduction practices.


This volunteer experience strengthened my practical skills, empathy, and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.

Education

Bachelor In Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Science

La Salle University
Bogotá, Colombia
03-2026

High School Diploma -

Cambridge International School
Bogotá, Colombia
12.2019

Skills

  • Proper animal handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Empathy toward animals
  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to veterinary ethics
  • Creativity
  • Autonomy and self-motivation
  • Clinical assistance in consultations
  • Sample collection and laboratory processing
  • Patient monitoring and hospital care
  • Injection and medication administration
  • Surgical assistance (soft tissue)

LANGUAGES

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

  • English - https://cert.efset.org/7FeSN8


Timeline

Intern

PetComapany S.A.S
02.2025 - 08.2025

Ambulatory Veterinary Practice

Country & Can Veterinary Center
07.2024 - 11.2024

Clinical Rotation

La Salle University Small Veterinary Clinic
04.2024 - 04.2024

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
06.2023 - 07.2023

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
12.2022 - 12.2022

Veterinary Volunteer

Shaipets Veterinary
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor In Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Science

La Salle University

High School Diploma -

Cambridge International School
SAMUEL ORDOÑEZ SERRANO