Andrea Ayala
Davis,California
Summary
With over 4 years of experience in animal care, I bring a unique blend of personal and professional expertise in veterinary medicine. Graduating from UC Davis in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, specializing in horses, I have thrived in fast-paced environments and collaborated effectively within group settings. My diverse background includes working in large vet hospitals, small vet clinics, grooming businesses, mobile vets, and animal shelters. While my passion lies in large animals, I genuinely enjoy working with all types of animals. Striving to become a veterinarian and establish my own private mixed animal clinic, my interests lie in orthopedics and sports veterinary medicine. As an educated Animal Care Technician, I possess a strong foundation in team-oriented environments and extensive knowledge of animal behavior and safety regulations. With more than 4 years of professional experience and years of volunteer work with animals, I am well-equipped to contribute to any animal care role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Animal Technician
UC Davis Vet Med Small Animals Teaching Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious).Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.
- Documented changes in condition of animals.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Assist Animal Health Technicians performing treatments and procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Kept records of animal health, medical treatment and injections and growth progress.
- Fed, groomed and watered animals admitted to the hospital or attended at the emergency room.
- Stocked, cleaned and disinfected habitats of animals surgery and hospital care units to protect animal health and wellbeing.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Large Animal Surgery Veterinary Technician
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared operation rooms prior to surgery
- Scrubbed and prepared animals for surgery
- Prepare surgical packs
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures when necessary
- Restrained horses during procedures
Grooming Assistant
Feldspar Pet Spa
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Bathed and dried dogs
- Kept facility organized and clean
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Rover.com
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and pre-approved treats.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of California
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collected data pertaining research subjects
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinario 172
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods
- Prepared medicines and treatments required by vets on duty
- Sterilized all equipment and treatment area after use
- Spoke to clients about their pets and received them
- Assisted vet tech by restraining dogs, cats and birds
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments
- Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures when necessary
- Monitored pets in the hospital ward
- Cleaned and maintained boarding room
- Assisted vet tech during ear cleaning, nail clipping and other technical procedures
Education
Vet Assistant -
Penn Foster
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Major in Animal Science
University of California
Davis, CA 09.2019 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Notre Dame
Caguas, PR05.2019
Skills
- Animal Restraint
- Leadership
- Weightlifting
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Animal behavior
- Habitat maintenance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Health monitoring
- Animal transport
- Pet waste removal
- Proper chemical handling
- Surgery preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Positive pet interactions
- Pet handling
- Room decontamination
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Animal Technician
UC Davis Vet Med Small Animals Teaching Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Large Animal Surgery Veterinary Technician
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Grooming Assistant
Feldspar Pet Spa
10.2021 - 11.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of California
05.2021 - 08.2021
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Rover.com
01.2021 - 12.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinario 172
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Major in Animal Science
University of California
09.2019 - 06.2023
Vet Assistant -
Penn Foster
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Notre Dame
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