Ayses Guzman

• Provided guest services by answering questions, educating guests about the animals and the Zoo’s mission, and overall enhancing the visitor experience
• Assisted with habitat cleanups and wildlife protection efforts, contributing to the Zoo’s conservation mission

• Assisted with leading practices for a youth volleyball team by demonstrating drills, correcting player’s technique, & offering individualized feedback
• Mentored young athletes by promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and encouraging self-confidence
• Helped foster a supportive and inclusive team environment
• Gained experience in leadership, communication, empathy, and working with children of diverse backgrounds

• Monitored and recovered patients under anesthesia and assisted veterinarians and technicians during surgical procedures
• Assisted with patient preparation, diagnostic procedures, treatments, radiographs, dental procedures, and triage
• Placed IV catheters, collected blood and other diagnostic samples, administered medications, and monitored hospitalized patients
• Communicated with clients regarding patient histories, treatment plans, estimates, and post-operative care
• Provided Spanish-English interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients to support clear communication between clients and veterinary staff
• Assisted with training and mentoring incoming interns and veterinary assistants

• Assisted with safe restraint, physical examinations, vaccinations, SQ injections, and routine patient care
• Prepared surgical packs and observed client communication regarding vaccines, parasite prevention, and treatment recommendations
• Provided daily care for boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats, including feeding, medication administration, walking, bathing, and monitoring

• Evaluated the effects of different nebulizer setups on particle size distribution and flow rate of respiratory medications used in large animal medicine.
• Prepared nebulizer devices, assisted with laser diffraction analysis, collected experimental data, and entered results.

• Assisted with research involving a herd of approximately 30 mares and foals.
• Performed horse restraint, physical examinations, temperature/pulse/respiration assessments, blood collection, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopy, and ultrasound procedures.
• Assisted with nebulization and respiratory research involving large animal patients.
• Presented research findings through participation in the laboratory's research activities.

• Participated in wildlife capture, chemical immobilization, and veterinary procedures involving lions, cheetahs, rhinoceros, African wild dogs, antelope, and other African species
• Assisted with injections, IV catheter placement, blood collection, anesthetic reversals, wound treatment, microchipping, DNA collection, and animal identification
• Participated in black rhinoceros conservation activities, including microchipping, DNA sampling, and ear notching
• Assisted with African wild dog population management and conservation efforts
• Participated in wildlife necropsy and diagnostic activities to evaluate anatomy, pathology, and potential causes of death

• Maintained regular communication with 15-20 community residents to coordinate job checks and share key event information
• Organized & filed important administrative documents
• Assisted with volunteer check-ins, site directions, and general logistics on event day to support smooth operations

• Served as a primary habitat keeper for emus, zebras, and an Asian fishing cat while assisting with care of more than 70 animals
• Prepared species-specific diets, administered medications, maintained habitats, and monitored animal health and behavior
• Assisted with veterinary procedures including chemical immobilization, elk castration, white-tailed deer de-antlering, physical examinations, and injections

• Shadowed veterinarians during small animal appointments, surgeries, farm calls, and equine procedures
• Observed and assisted with injections, wound care, surgeries, necropsies, equine castrations, and dental procedures
• Developed Spanish veterinary terminology and experience communicating with clients in a Spanish-speaking clinical setting

Class of 2030

GPA: 3.88