Emily Tiscareno
Imperial Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary volunteer with expertise in animal care, surgical preparation, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to promoting animal welfare and enhancing team performance through strong collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Balance; Veterinary Volunteer
Animal balance
N/A, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve objectives and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained a sterile environment in the clinic.
- Monitored animal vital signs and assisted in recovery, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- travel clinic in Fresno, Visalia
Veterinary Shadowing & Volunteer Experience
The Cat Clinic
Cathedral City, California
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented solutions that enhanced team collaboration and outcomes.
- Partnered with colleagues to achieve shared objectives and address product-related challenges.
- Assisted veterinarians in clinical settings by preparing animals for examinations and ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained a sterile clinical environment.
Desert Community Animal Center; Volunteer
Desert Community Animal Center
Palm Springs, California
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of animal enclosures.
- Trained new volunteers on shelter protocols and procedures to ensure consistent care standards.
- Organized supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote animal welfare and increase public engagement.
- Documented animal health observations for veterinary staff review.
- Prepared, set up, and broke down community and public events to enhance awareness of animal services.
Palm Springs Animal Shelter; Veterinary Volunteer
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Palm Springs, California
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines at the shelter.
- Provided support during veterinary procedures and examinations for animals.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures and common areas in the shelter.
- Organized and participated in community outreach events to promote animal welfare.
Veterinary Assistant
cat spayathon
Yuma, Arizona
03.2026 - 03.2028
- worked in a high volume setting
- fast paced surgery environment
- closely monitored each patient
- administered medications
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Veterinary Assistant volunteer
Kauai SPCA Animal Rescue Veterinary Volunteer
Kauai , HI
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Updated medical records and maintained accurate patient charts in clinic systems.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient observations during procedures.
- Educated pet owners on medication use, aftercare, and follow-up visits.
- Cleaned kennels, cages and exam rooms; sterilized instruments; prepared surgical packs; took out trash; changed water bowls; transported animals within the hospital facility.
Veterinary Volunteer
Loving All Animals Clinic
Palm Springs, California
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Prepared exam rooms, instruments, and treatment areas for patient care.
- Monitored animal comfort, behavior, and vital signs during visits.
- Disinfected cages, equipment, and workspaces following clinic protocols.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
Veterinary Technician
Greater Good charities
Honoka'a, Hawaii
06.2026 - 06.2026
- high intensity spay and neuter cats and dogs event
- assisted with 329 surgeries
- cleaned instruments
- Sterilized instruments and maintained clinic cleanliness.
- Administered vaccines and routine preoperative care.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Action League
Coachella, California
05.2026 - 05.2026
- one day mobile clinic
- Disinfected cages, equipment, and workspaces following clinic protocols.
- helped safely wake up dogs from surgery
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Veterinary Technician
Care4paws mobile spay and neuter clinic
Santa Barbara, California
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted veterinarians during anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
- Recorded patient information and treatment notes.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
Veterinary Assistant volunteer
Feral Cat Coalition
Palm Springs, California
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Restrained frightened cats safely during vaccinations, blood draws, and procedures
- Prepared exam rooms, surgical tools, and recovery areas for veterinary visits
- Monitored cat behavior, comfort, and vital signs during recovery and intake
- Cleaned kennels, cages, and treatment spaces following animal rescue hygiene standards
- worked with many feral cats of all behaviors and diseases
Chula Vista Animal Shelter Medical Team; Veterina
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
Chula Vista, California
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted veterinarians in examinations and treatments for various animals.
- Monitored vital signs during recovery to ensure patient well-being.
- Administered medications and vaccinations prescribed by veterinarians.
- Prepared surgical instruments while maintaining a sterile clinic environment.
- Restraint of animals during veterinary procedures using techniques suitable for each species.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments to uphold hygiene standards.
- Managed inventory of supplies to ensure readiness for treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic workflow and patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2029
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School
Imperial Beach, CA06-2025
Skills
- Animal care
- Surgical preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Community outreach
- Animal restraint and handling
- Shelter medicine experience
- HQHVSN and TNR clinic exposure
- Animal restraint
- Surgical pack preparation
- Instrument cleaning and sterilization
- Post-operative recovery monitoring
- Veterinary support assistance
- Kennel sanitation and infection control
- Fast-paced clinical environment experience
- Team collaboration and communication
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Basic math
- Active listening
Custom Section 1
- Motivated pre-veterinary Zoology student with hands-on experience in shelter medicine, HQHVSN environments, TNR operations, and veterinary outreach programs. Experienced assisting veterinary teams with animal handling, patient recovery, surgical pack preparation, sanitation procedures, vaccine support, and shelter medical operations. Comfortable working in fast-paced clinical settings and committed to animal welfare and veterinary medicine. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant volunteer
Kauai SPCA Animal Rescue Veterinary Volunteer
07.2026 - 07.2026
Veterinary Technician
Greater Good charities
06.2026 - 06.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Action League
05.2026 - 05.2026
Veterinary Technician
Care4paws mobile spay and neuter clinic
05.2026 - 05.2026
Animal Balance; Veterinary Volunteer
Animal balance
04.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
cat spayathon
03.2026 - 03.2028
Veterinary Volunteer
Loving All Animals Clinic
12.2025 - 07.2026
Veterinary Assistant volunteer
Feral Cat Coalition
11.2025 - 02.2026
Veterinary Shadowing & Volunteer Experience
The Cat Clinic
10.2025 - Current
Desert Community Animal Center; Volunteer
Desert Community Animal Center
10.2025 - Current
Palm Springs Animal Shelter; Veterinary Volunteer
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
10.2025 - Current
Chula Vista Animal Shelter Medical Team; Veterina
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
04.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Mar Vista High School