Chana Goldenberg
Houston,TX
Summary
A hardworking and passionate pre-veterinary medical student with strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of animal care and restraint. Enthusiastic and dependable candidate capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Successful in delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency. Pro-heart 12 certified and a certified fear-free professional. Empathetic worker, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine the best care for individual health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Houston SPCA
Houston, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Assist in care to injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife
- Assist in long/short-term rehabilitation depending on the severity of injury or illness
- Animal handling
- Food preparation and feeding
- Cleaning and preparing incubators for incoming patients
Volunteer
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Galveston, TX
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Respond to animal distress related calls (dead or alive)
- Assisting in animal transportation back to rehabilitation center
- Assisting in rehabilitation and restraint depending on the required care
- Aiding in fundraisers or events on behalf of the TMMSN center
Synagogue Group Counselor
Congregation Of Beth Rambam
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked closely with families and their kids to engage in fun activities relating to religion.
- Worked with the Synagogue to adjust the needs of the families in the community.
- Welcomed any new members with a friendly and comforting approach
- Supervised the girls and boys section of groups and aided in educating the children in the religious aspects of life.
Animal Sitting
Community
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Documented observations of animal behavior and physical condition to track health and progress.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, contacting veterinarians or pet owners as appropriate to ensure prompt attention to any issues that arose.
- Enhanced pet-owner satisfaction by accommodating specific requests for pet care routines or special needs.
- Promoted overall wellness of animals through proper exercise, diet management, and mental stimulation.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintaining clean living spaces.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment or due to specific health conditions.
Team Member
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Bellaire, TX
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
- Assisting with setting up the store and cleaning up for the following shifts members to take over.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Aiding in prepping food and items as well as keeping up with inventory when required
- Creating a positive and welcoming environment by drawing images appropriate to holidays and current events on chalkboards
Kennel Technician
Memorial Veterinary Clinic
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Groomed, washed, and trimmed pets nails and coat as needed (Medicated and regular grooming).
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to monitor post-surgery recovery for animals in our care
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output for updated kennel logs.
Children's Group Counselor
Young Israel Of Houston
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Co-head of the first grade girls and boys "kids group"
- Educate on the story and importance of the weekly religious chapter
- Caring and welcoming any newcomers of the community
- Entertaining and ensuring the kids safety at all times
- Following through with the schedule created each week
- Individually watching and ensuring all needs of each kid were being met appropriately (especially medically speaking)
- Communicated frequently with parents and other faculty to provide feedback and discuss any suggestion that apply
- Resolved conflicts that arose between children by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Shadowing Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Sarah Baker
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with head surgeon
- Shadowed spay, neuter, and medical abortion procedures
- Learned about shelter medicine in a hands on environment
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Learned anatomy and physiology of cats and dogs through surgery and procedure.
- Kept animals calm and created a safe environment pre- and post operation.
Shadowed General Practice Veterinarian
Dr. Alieen Harkness
Houston, TX
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Shadowed the doctors communicate with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
- Participated in discussions regarding animals possible end of life-care
- Witnessed vaccines and basic procedures for animal wellbeing and ongoing treatment such as stitches
- Experienced general practice environment to understand the different branches in veterinary medicine
- Learned how to use a Radiology and ultrasounds in a veterinary setting.
Teacher for Sunday School
The Shul of Bellaire
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Utilize high quality curriculum best fitted for my students understanding of subjects
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Incorporate videos and activities to influence creativity and deeper grasp of topics
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through private sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Resolve bullying or inappropriate behavior in a patient yet stern manner
Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Technician
Dr. Aileen Harkness
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Participated in an internship at my local clinic that created a hybrid position of a veterinary assistant and kennel technician.
- Assisted veterinarians in conducting examinations and diagnosing animal health issues.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Monitored patient conditions pre- and post-surgery to ensure recovery went smoothly.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness, comfort, nutrition, and hydration.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Aided in grooming, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and any other medical grooming intervention as directed by doctor.
Teachers Assistant
Yeshiva Torah Emet
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in delivering lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to enhance student participation.
- Solved any conflicts between students in a healthy manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Colorado State University
Houston, TX08-2028
High School Diploma -
Ignite Learning Academy
Phoenix, AZ06-2023
Skills
- Great customer service
- Bilingual- Spanish and English
- Responsible
- Active team player
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Highly experienced with caring for various types of animals
- Excellent communication and social skills
- Animal Grooming
- Basic animal restraints
- Basic Animal Care and vaccine administration
- Animal Behavior
- Medical Charting
Projects
“Hope for Paws” — Fundraiser
Raised money for a non-profit organization called Hope for Paws (CA)
“Humane Society of Broward County” - Fundraiser
Created and ran a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Broward County (Florida)
“Help save Gifty” - Fundraiser
Raised money for a kitten that needed an amputation surgery
“Pawsitive Strides” - 5k marathon
Participated in a 5k marathon benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County (Florida)
“Dog Wash” - Fundraiser
Held a dog wash to donate to Humane Society of Broward County
“Fear Free”- Certification program
The program teaches veterinary professionals how to practice fear free restraint and ensure that the environment the animal is in is with the animal's welfare in mind. This provides a space for animals to feel comfortable and safe during their visits while also providing security for the staff.
ProHeart Certification - Zoetis, United States
Certified to administer ProHeart® 6 (moxidectin) and ProHeart® 12 (moxidectin)
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Yeshiva Torah Emet
01.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Technician
Dr. Aileen Harkness
06.2025 - 10.2025
Shadowed General Practice Veterinarian
Dr. Alieen Harkness
01.2025 - 01.2025
Shadowing Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Sarah Baker
12.2024 - Current
Teacher for Sunday School
The Shul of Bellaire
07.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Houston SPCA
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
11.2023 - 12.2024
Synagogue Group Counselor
Congregation Of Beth Rambam
06.2023 - 04.2024
Animal Sitting
Community
01.2023 - Current
Team Member
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
11.2021 - 01.2022
Kennel Technician
Memorial Veterinary Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2021
Children's Group Counselor
Young Israel Of Houston
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Ignite Learning Academy