Hannah Kandel
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Dedicated pre-veterinary student with hands-on experience at multiple veterinary clinics, excelling in animal care and restraint. Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills demonstrated through volunteering at various animal services. Proficient in administering subcutaneous vaccinations and fostering positive relationships with both animals and colleagues. Committed to enhancing animal welfare and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Oakland Animal Services
02.2025 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with post-operational procedures
- Observe frequent surgeries
- Give medications at the beginning and end of shifts
- Administer SQ vaccinations
- Administer micro-chips
- Trim nails
- Take temperatures
Volunteer
Bay Area Scientists Inspiring Students (BASIS)
08.2024 - Current
- Teach students in Bay Area elementary schools about veterinary medicine and what it means to be a veterinarian
- Facilitate interactive games and experiments with students to inspire their learning
Lab Assistant
Animal Flight Lab
01.2024 - Current
- Perform husbandry tasks for captive hummingbirds
- Assist with lab tasks, including cell culturing and PCR
- Run experiments with fecal collection and diet changes
Volunteer
Paw Fund Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Volunteers at monthly free-vaccine clinics for underserved communities and their pets
- Administers subcutaneous vaccines to dogs and cats
- Practices animal restraint
- Helps instruct new volunteers
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Sherman Oaks Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Restrained animals during examinations or treatments while ensuring safety of both the animal and staff members.
- Performed routine laboratory tests such as fecal exams
- Administered vaccinations, medications, treatments and viewed surgeries under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of the facility by cleaning cages, kennels, exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Helped apply splints and other protective devices.
- Prepared medical instruments and equipment for surgical operations.
- Assisted in dental exams.
Volunteer
Wildtracks Belize
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Took responsibility for four manatees and one manatee calf
- Bottle fed all five manatees at feeding times
- Practiced enrichment activities with the manatees throughout the day
- Assisted in an ultrasound for a manatee calf
- Assisted in an enema for a manatee calf
Volunteer
East Valley Animal Shelter
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Volunteered at my local animal shelter and helped with feeding, grooming and walking animals
- Helped organize and participated in fundraising and adoption events
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Art Academy
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Established positive relationships with campers by providing support and encouragement.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create fun-filled experiences for campers.
- Interacted with staff and supervisors to communicate and resolve camper needs and conflicts.
- Exhibited leadership qualities during team building exercises and outdoor adventures.
- Conducted first aid procedures to handle camper injuries and illnesses.
- Organized recreational activities for children of various ages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2027
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Pipetting techniques
- PCR techniques
Timeline
Volunteer
Oakland Animal Services
02.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Bay Area Scientists Inspiring Students (BASIS)
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Wildtracks Belize
06.2024 - 07.2024
Lab Assistant
Animal Flight Lab
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Paw Fund Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Sherman Oaks Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 12.2024
Volunteer
East Valley Animal Shelter
01.2021 - 08.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Art Academy
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University of California, Berkeley
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