Aavani Casillas
Chino Hills,California
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing degree in veterinary medicine that is eager to developed knowledge in professional role. Skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care in settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Inland Valley Humane Society
Pomona
07.2023 - Current
- Promote safe animal handling practices, offer care and enrichment to shelter animals
- Perform kennel duties
- Communicate with other volunteers to provide support for daily activities at the shelter
- Provide customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns of potential pet owners
- Monitor animal recovery post-surgery.
College Pre-Vet Program in Thailand
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Animal Restraint
- Canine blood draws
- Make and examine blood smear
- Injections
- IV catheterization
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Skin scrape/ear cytology preparation
Water Safety Instructor
Victory Aquatics Team
Arrowhead
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Demonstrate water safety and swim techniques to participants of varying age and skill levels
- Communicate with parents and/or guardians about student progress and challenges
- Assess skill level of each participant and adapt to their needs.
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
City of Fontana
Fontana
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Examine injured persons, administer proper first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Lead lessons of varying aged participants
- Coordinate classes to include fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Education
Bachelor of Animal Science -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
05.2025
Skills
- Passion for animals
- Ability to work under pressure
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Treatment Administration
- Vaccination
- First Aid
Certification
- Safe Capture- Chemical Immobilization of Animals, 2022-2023
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, 2021-2023
- CPR/AED Certification, 2021-2023
- Water Safety Instructor, 2019-2023
Timeline
College Pre-Vet Program in Thailand
06.2024 - 07.2024
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Inland Valley Humane Society
07.2023 - Current
Water Safety Instructor
Victory Aquatics Team
06.2021 - 07.2021
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
City of Fontana
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Safe Capture- Chemical Immobilization of Animals, 2022-2023
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, 2021-2023
- CPR/AED Certification, 2021-2023
- Water Safety Instructor, 2019-2023
Bachelor of Animal Science -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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