Jacylyn Spears

I started working at an animal hospital part time when I was a senior in high school though an internship program. After graduation, I continued to work at the clinic part time while doing online classes through Alamo community Colleges.

• Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
• Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
• Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
• Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
• Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
• Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.

In September 2024, my employment status changed to full time, ending April 2026. During my full time position, my knowledge and experience had expanded to the following duties;

• Managed patient records using veterinary software to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
• Trained new staff on clinic protocols, fostering a collaborative workplace environment.
• Monitored vital signs and performed basic laboratory tests, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
• Educated clients on pet care practices, promoting preventive health measures for long-term wellness.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
• Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
• Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
• Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
• Facilitated smoother surgical procedures by efficiently setting up surgical suites according to veterinarian specifications.
• Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
• Prepared animals for surgical procedures.

Working at the bakery was my first job, I was 14 and loved baking. I saw a cupcake sign while my father and I were going home and I insisted he take me in. I asked if they needed help and the rest was history.

I did part time after school and on weekends. A typical day would include one other employee and myself. I was considered the lead baker when I was scheduled, while my coworker was my partner and helped me where it was needed. After approximately a year of working here, my employers' added cleaning an attached bed and breakfast to my schedule while I ran the bakery as well. The last year of employment here I was a senior in high school, interning at the local veterinary clinic, running the bakery, cleaning the bed and breakfast, filling and completing DoorDash orders, along with assisting catering events when I was requested. Once I graduated high school I decided to pursue veterinary medicine full time.

• Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring consistency in baked goods presentation and taste.
• Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.