Curim Shim
Corvallis
Summary
Veterinary assistant at a veterinary hospital with hands-on experience supporting doctors in exams, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, and client communication. Skilled in compassionate small animal care and effective teamwork in fast-paced clinical environments, with additional training in pharmacology through Vet Med Clerk certification. Complemented by volunteer experience as a Wildlife Care Assistant at PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, gaining advanced animal handling and medical skills such as tube feeding, raptor handling, and medication administration. Recognized for strong time management, accurate documentation, and a commitment to lifelong learning while delivering the highest standard of care for both companion animals and wildlife.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Care Assistant
PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife, including raptors and small mammals.
- Performed advanced animal care tasks such as gavage (tube) feeding, raptor handling, administering oral medications, and giving subcutaneous and intramuscular injections under supervision.
Vet Assistant
Broadway Veterinary Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
Sunday School Teacher
Korean Presbyterian Church of Corvallis
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed lesson plans according to Church's curriculum and general bible study.
- Conversed with children's parents after class to establish cooperative relationships.
- Arrived before Sunday School class began to supervise and develop relationships with children.
- Maintained safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Answered student questions, addressed needs and deescalated tense or emergency situations.
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
Cashier
Country Market & Deli
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
President
Oregon State University, Korean Student Association
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
- Recruited and managed teams to support executive operations and sustainable growth.
- Collaborated with other student associations and successfully finished an event.
Event Coordinator
Oregon State University, Korean Student Association
09.2021 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Vet
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2024
Skills
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Client confidentiality
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildlife Care Assistant
PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
04.2025 - Current
Vet Assistant
Broadway Veterinary Hospital
03.2024 - Current
President
Oregon State University, Korean Student Association
09.2022 - 07.2023
Event Coordinator
Oregon State University, Korean Student Association
09.2021 - 07.2022
Sunday School Teacher
Korean Presbyterian Church of Corvallis
07.2020 - 03.2024
Cashier
Country Market & Deli
07.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Vet
Oregon State University
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