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Angelica Melara

Manhasset,NY

Summary

Dynamic Veterinary Team Coordinator with a proven track record at Animal Care Centers of NYC, adept in task management and animal behavior analysis. Excelled in coordinating medical services, enhancing patient care, and mentoring teams. Certified in Euthanasia by Injection, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care.

Compassionate volunteer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in community outreach, event planning, and fundraising strategies. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Animal Care Centers Of NYC
Ridgewood, NY
11.2024 - Current
  • Inspected trucks prior to departure to ensure they were in good working order.
  • Monitored patient condition during transport, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
  • Adhered strictly to company guidelines regarding route selection and safe driving practices.
  • Facilitated the smooth handover of patients to receiving animal shelters, ensuring clear communication of any special requirements.

Veterinary Team Coordinator

Animal Care Centers of NYC
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate and delegate the operations of the Veterinary Services department
  • Troubleshoot issues with critical thinking
  • Act as a point of contact for other departments ensure the team is able to uphold its responsibilities
  • Acts as a liaison between Veterinary Services and other departments to coordinate medical services and transfer of information
  • Assist technicians, certified assistants and veterinarians with euthanasias by restraining animals for sedation and holding off veins for IV substance
  • Certified for controlled substance management
  • Certified Euthanasia by Injection Technician

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Care Centers of NYC
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Oversee the care of patients pre and post-op
  • Developed proper handling and restraint techniques in cases of initial intake exams, BG tests, cystocentesis, radiographs, etc
  • Dispense proper medication for animals throughout the day as directed by doctors
  • Enhance the care of the animals within the shelter with enrichment
  • Assist technicians, certified assistants and veterinarians with euthanasias by restraining animals for sedation and holding off veins for IV controlled substances
  • Certified for controlled substance management
  • Passed Euthanasia by Injection course

Doctor assistant

Central Veterinary Associates
Bayside, NY
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Handling skills with both calm and fractious animals
  • Understanding of different veterinary techniques such as acupuncture and laser therapy
  • Assist with taking payments and scheduling clients
  • Assist veterinarians with controlled substance management when they would perform euthanasia's

Client Care Representative

Animal Care Centers of NYC
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Communicate with clients about the needs of their animals
  • Worked closely with surrender prevention coordinators in order to minimize the amount of animals having to get surrendered
  • Be a friendly and welcoming face for clients and their pets when they came into the shelter for whatever reason
  • Assist with surrenders while maintaining a calm work environment
  • Assist veterinarians with emergency euthanasia by restraining animals for sedation and holding off veins for IV controlled substances

Senior Employee

Carvel
Port Washington, NY
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Created working schedules for other employees
  • Delegated tasks to employees
  • Trained and help hire new employees

Animal Care Volunteer

Elmore SPCA
Peru, NY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Compassion and care for animals
  • Cleaning kennels and providing animals with correct diet for their needs
  • Giving the animals enrichment throughout the day to ensure they would continue to be happy

Cashier

Whole Foods
Manhasset, NY
11.2020 - 02.2021

Camp Counselor

Camp Speers YMCA
Dingmans Ferry, PA
08.2016 - 08.2017

Senior Teachers Assistant

Adventures in Learning
Manhasset, NY
09.2013 - 06.2017

Volunteer Counselor

Adventures in Learning Summer Program
Manhasset, NY
06.2015 - 08.2015

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Magazine Journalism

State University of Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Manhasset High School
Manhasset
06-2017

Skills

  • Capacity to Lift 50 Pounds
  • Radiographic Imaging
  • Prescription Management
  • Certified in Euthanasia by Injection
  • Proficient in Task Management
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Advanced Microsoft Software Skills
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Animal Behavior Analysis
  • Assessing Animal Communication

Affiliations

  • Active hiker and hiking leader for community groups
  • Tutor in English and mathematics for grades 7-8

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer

Animal Care Centers Of NYC
11.2024 - Current

Veterinary Team Coordinator

Animal Care Centers of NYC
09.2023 - Current

Doctor assistant

Central Veterinary Associates
03.2023 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Care Centers of NYC
04.2022 - 09.2023

Client Care Representative

Animal Care Centers of NYC
09.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Employee

Carvel
11.2020 - 09.2021

Cashier

Whole Foods
11.2020 - 02.2021

Animal Care Volunteer

Elmore SPCA
08.2020 - 05.2021

Camp Counselor

Camp Speers YMCA
08.2016 - 08.2017

Volunteer Counselor

Adventures in Learning Summer Program
06.2015 - 08.2015

Senior Teachers Assistant

Adventures in Learning
09.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Magazine Journalism

State University of Plattsburgh

High School Diploma -

Manhasset High School

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