Open To Work
Bryana Castro
Santa Cruz ,California
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated aspiring veterinary professional with hands-on experience caring for rehabilitating horses in a sanctuary setting. Experienced with animal care, handling, feeding, cleaning, and maintaining safe environments. B.A. in Global and Community Health from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with pre-veterinary coursework and exposure to livestock veterinary medicine. Seeking an entry-level Veterinary Assistant position to build clinical experience while contributing to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Canham Horse Rescue
Scotts Valley, California
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of rescued horses.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to staff.
- Educated visitors about horse care and rescue operations.
- Supported fundraising events to promote horse rescue awareness.
- Maintained clean and safe facilities for animal welfare.
Shadowing Student
Westside Animal Hospital
Santa Cruz , California
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Shadowed staff members to learn about daily operations in an animal hospital setting.
- Observed surgical procedures to gain insights into veterinary practices and techniques.
- Monitored animals post-treatment to ensure comfort and well-being during recovery.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while observing patient care activities in the clinical setting.
Dog Sitter
Ruben Gonzalez
Fremont, California
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Managed daily feeding schedules and monitored dietary needs of pets.
- Organized and led outdoor walks, promoting exercise and socialization for dogs.
- Administered medication as directed by pet owners or veterinarians.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment while caring for the animals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global & Community Health
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2026
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical observation
- Animal care
- Health monitoring
- Event coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Volunteer
Canham Horse Rescue
11.2024 - 07.2026
Shadowing Student
Westside Animal Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2026
Dog Sitter
Ruben Gonzalez
01.2024 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Global & Community Health
University of California, Santa Cruz