Catrina Spinozzi
Hastings on Hudson
Summary
Experienced in animal care and clinical support within veterinary settings. Strong skill set in assisting with medical procedures and maintaining patient records. Knowledgeable in animal handling and effective client communication for smooth operations and excellent care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Care of Mount Pleasant
06.2023 - Current
- Restraining animals when performing tasks such as IV placements, annual check ups, surgical preparations and vital recordings
- Monitoring patients under anesthesia
- Assisting in the clinical care of patients
- Discharging of animal to owner after surgical procedure with proper informing of after care and explanation of medicine administering at home
- Drug preparation for both injectable and oral medications
Summer Camp Counselor/ Animal Educator
Greenburgh Nature Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created programs based on animal and nature education for campers ages5-10
- Enforced camp safety guidelines with animal care and recreation
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the campers
Education Intern
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted the research team at AWSC in photo identification of sharks for database collection and analysis
- Shadowed research team at AWSC and lead scientist Dr
- Greg Skomal in tagging and locating White Sharks from a research vessel
- Interpreted research findings that were curated by the team of scientists at the conservancy to guests and private tours
- Worked with children in groups doing educational lessons focused on marine ecosystems and shark knowledge
- Curated my own personal exhibit for the main exhibit hall in the conservancy
Front Desk Associate
Dogtopia
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Data entry and organization of daycare attendees utilizing software such as “PetExec” to perform sign ins/outs and appointment scheduling
- Proficiently operated multi-line telephone systems to answer incoming calls and transfer them as necessary
- Greeted guests in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring their needs were met and their pets could play safely
- Curated and managed multiple company wide social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Education
B.S - Marine Science, Concentration in Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2023
Skills
- Experience working in fast paced environments
- Ability to work under high pressure situations
- Scientific background with main focus on animal sciences
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Animal behavior
- Laboratory procedures
Awards
Semester Honors: Fall 2020 and Spring 2020
Order of Omega (2022-2023): Inducted into leadership society for the top3% of Greek life members on campus.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Care of Mount Pleasant
06.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor/ Animal Educator
Greenburgh Nature Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Education Intern
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Front Desk Associate
Dogtopia
05.2021 - 08.2021
B.S - Marine Science, Concentration in Biology
Coastal Carolina University
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