Giancarlos Peña
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant candidate with practical experience in animal handling, sanitation, and health monitoring. Proven ability to maintain clean environments, follow care protocols, and support efficient clinic operations while ensuring animal safety and comfort.
Dedicated professional with a background in animal science and hands-on experience in animal care. Handles daily care, behavior observation, and sanitation of animal environments, ensuring health and safety. Committed to providing reliable support in veterinary and animal care settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Vincenzo's Pizzeria
Wantagh, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items using standard kitchen equipment, including ovens, stovetops, and food prep tools in a fast-paced environment
- Operated cash register and POS system to process customer orders and handle cash/card transactions accurately
- Maintained the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas by following sanitation and food safety standards
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including food preparation, customer service, and cleaning tasks
- Provided customer service to a high volume of customers, ensuring accurate orders and timely service
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to support continuous kitchen operations during busy shifts
- Demonstrated reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
Agriculture Intern
John Bowne High School
Flushing, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with daily care of animals, including lizards and reptiles, birds, and mammals, following structured feeding, watering, and enclosure maintenance routines
- Maintained clean and sanitary enclosures using proper disinfection and waste removal procedures to support animal health
- Safely handled and restrained small animals under supervision, following basic veterinary safety and handling techniques
- Observed animal behavior and physical condition, reporting signs of illness, stress, or injury to supervising staff
- Supported overall animal wellness by ensuring consistent care, clean environments, and reduced stress during handling
- Assisted with organization and restocking of animal care supplies to maintain efficient daily operations
- Applied attention to detail and responsibility in a hands-on, animal care setting aligned with veterinary standards
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Active listening
- Calm under pressure
- Animal safety
- Animal behavior
- Animal handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Team Sports
- Embracing outdoor adventures, such as dog walking
- Running
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Animal Care
Extracurricular activities
Sports: Football
Timeline
Team Member
Vincenzo's Pizzeria
08.2024 - Current
Agriculture Intern
John Bowne High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Nassau Community College