Ashlyn Lucas
Animal Medicine Technician
Houston,TX
Summary
Shelter medicine technician with hands-on TNR, sedation, and surgical support experience. Known for adaptability, initiative, and strong teamwork with staff, fosters, and volunteers. Pursuing vet tech certification specializing in feline care.
Overview
4
4
Years of Experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cat Program Coordinator (Assistant)
Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Led TNR, stray-cat and spay/neuter programs, coordinating intakes, surgery schedules, surgery viewing, sedation and post-operative care in partnership with Creek-View Veterinary Clinic.
- Maintained accurate intake records and medication logs, managed foster placements and ensured humane handling of feral and domestic cats.
- Collaborated with staff, volunteers and the public to promote adoption and foster programs every week.
- Gained strong leadership skills by leading the feline foster program; developing interpersonal skills through foster, staff and volunteer relationships and communications. Emailed/Called dozens of fosters each day, improving and updating the online system in real-time.
Customer Service & Team Leadership Experience
Chick-fil-A, Houston Racquet Club, Pacsun
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Began work at Chick-Fil-A at 15, Promoted to trainer at age 16; onboarded new staff in POS systems, cash handling, food safety and customer-service standards.
- Managed Houston Racquet Club café operations, inventory and merchandising while ensuring health and safety standards.
- Delivered attentive customer service and maintained organized, compliant environments in retail and hospitality settings at Pacsun.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Concentration)
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Previously attended. [Associates Degree Level of completion.] 43 Credit Hours
- Withdrew in June 2025 to focus on Vet Tech Certification.
- Relevant coursework: Basic Animal Science, Careers in Agriculture, Small Animal Science, General Chemistry I & II, Organismal Biology, Functional Biology
- Professional Development: Experience with Small and Large Animal Science, Anatomy & Behavior.
Skills
- Restraint techniques for various temperaments
- Proficient in Animal Shelter Manager (ASM) Program
- Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR) program coordination
- Surgery preparation, sedation & post-operative care
- Medication administration & record management
- Lab operations, diagnostic microscopy, parasite & pathogen identification & treatment as well as sample collection
- Vaccine, microchip & intake medication administration
- Euthanasia procedure assistance
- Foster coordination, volunteer supervision and extensive communication
- Community outreach, fundraising & event planning
- Customer service, communication & staff training
- Pursuit of License in Veterinary Technician credential via online program
Timeline
Cat Program Coordinator (Assistant) - Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
03.2025 - 07.2025
Texas State University - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Concentration)
08.2023 - 06.2025
Customer Service & Team Leadership Experience - Chick-fil-A, Houston Racquet Club, Pacsun
06.2021 - 02.2025
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