Jin Rha
Walnut,CA
Summary
Driven and ambitious post-baccalaureate student with a deep passion for veterinary medicine. Experienced veterinary assistant specializing in small and exotic animals as well as emergency medicine. Committed to providing critical care to animals in urgent need. Advocate for animal wellness, fostering compassionate and exceptional care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Loving Hands Animal Hospital
Chino, CA
11.2022 - Current
- AAHA-accredited hospital, certified cat-friendly practice, adhere to high standards of veterinary care, showcasing its dedication to providing top-notch services, safety, and quality for patients and clients
- Contribute to the provision of comprehensive care, including routine in-house laboratory work, educational support to clients regarding pet health, and assisting with various surgical procedures
- Opportunity to work with exotics and small animals, develop knowledge and handling skills for non-traditional pets, such as reptiles, birds, and small mammals
- Acupuncture and holistic medicine
Research Volunteer
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Presented research at the LA Zoo: Differences in the Masai giraffe herd activity with the presence of different males and the impact of zoo visitors on the giraffes
- Study of animal behaviors, techniques for numerical data organization, behavior descriptions, identifying components, minimizing errors
- Quantitative research, minute scans with a timer, scan sampling, observe and record data, tabulate and analyze data, share results with teammates, clear communication
- Current study: impact of visitors feeding the Masai giraffes and how construction noises affect the behaviors of duikers and bongos
ER Treatment Room Technician
Pacific Care Pet Emergency and Specialty
Irvine, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Work closely with a team of veterinary specialists, including emergency veterinarians, criticalists, and internal medicine specialists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
- Specialize in providing critical care to patients in urgent medical situations, including trauma, poisoning, and severe illness
- Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures and treatment plans, including ultrasounds, endoscopy, and surgeries
- Diverse range of challenging cases
Shift Lead
Chino Hills Urgent Care Pet Clinic
Chino Hills, CA
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Triaging incoming patients, prioritizing cases based on severity, and efficiently managing the flow of patients to ensure prompt and appropriate care
- Overseeing the clinic's operations, training and delegating tasks to the team, and ensuring smooth and effective teamwork
- Quick and decisive decision-making skills to respond effectively to unpredictable situations and provide the best possible care for patients under time-sensitive conditions
- Client communication, providing updates on their pets' conditions, explaining treatment options, addressing any concerns with empathy and professionalism
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Phelan, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepare and provide meats and fresh, organic produce tailored to each animal's dietary needs
- Detect signs of illness or injury, provide specialty care to those with additional needs
- Provide care to promote and maintain the overall health and well-being of animals
- Provide enrichment activities to stimulate the animals' minds, enhancing their physical and emotional health
- Follow cleaning, feeding, and watering protocols to maintain the health of all animals
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of exotic and wild animals
- Rescue and rehabilitate captive-bred exotic animals
Student Researcher
Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility
Davis, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data, organized findings for analysis
- Recorded and observed a certain type of behavior, analyzed data collected from the video recordings to create and organize graphs, charts, documents
- Freeze-killed brood assay using liquid nitrogen
- Prepared cohort colonies, marked and tagged honey bees, collected sample frames from apiaries, set up observation hives, inspected hives, collected data from videos
- Undergraduate Practicum Proposal: Task Repertoires of Hygienic Workers Reveals a Link Between Specialized Necrophoric Behaviors in Honey Bee
Intern Supervisor
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter - Surgery Internship Program
Woodland, CA
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, enhance performance and optimize our collective impact, evaluate interns' skills and knowledge, provide hands-on training and mentoring, answer questions and provide guidance to new interns, assist veterinarians and RVTs, restrain cats/dogs, administer vaccines/microchips, venipuncture, run snap tests (Heartworm Test & SNAP FIV/FeLV Combo Test), hold for intubation, extubation, shaving for spay/neuter, fill out animals' paperwork, provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, clean kennels, sterilize surgical instruments, animal care
Volunteer/Vendor
Sacramento Reptile Expo
Sacramento, CA
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Being a vendor at an annual reptile expo indicates a genuine passion for exotic animals which demonstrates a dedication to animal welfare and the desire to work with non-traditional pets
- Using clear and engaging communication techniques to convey complex information about invertebrates and reptiles in a way that is accessible and understandable to individuals with varying levels of knowledge, including beginners, enthusiasts, and potential pet owners, fostering a positive learning experience for expo attendees
- Educate others about reptiles and invertebrates and advocate for their proper care
Surgery Center Intern
Sutter Davis Hospital Surgery Center
Davis, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed tasks delegated by Registered Nurses: set up patient rooms, clean pre-op and post-op, prepare gurneys for patient transportation, bring snacks to patients, deliver samples to the lab, restock medical and office supplies, retrieve files for the staff
- Attending to the comfort and well-being of patients
- Recognized the importance of administrative tasks: clerical duties such as filing documents, making copies, and distributing hospital brochures
- Developed essential skills in organization, patient care, and administrative support
- Teamwork with co-interns, effective communication skills
Youth Band Leader
St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church
Riverside, CA
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Serving as a band leader demonstrates my ability to lead and coordinate a team of musicians for church services and events and my dedication to community involvement
- Engage with the church community, fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening the church's ties with its members through music and praise nights
- Planning and conducting band practices and praise nights at church camps showcase my organizational abilities
- Working with a diverse group of musicians in the band highlights my teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Contribute to enhancing the worship experience of the church community
Korean School teacher
St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church
Riverside, CA
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Contribute to the development of students' Korean language proficiency, fostering their ability to connect with their cultural heritage and creating a strong sense of identity within the church community
- Possess fluency in both Korean and English, enabling effective communication with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds
- Being able to adapt teaching methods to cater to various age groups and learning styles ensures a personalized and engaging educational experience for each student
- Bridge cultural gaps and create a harmonious, inclusive environment for all members, promoting diversity
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (Extension)
12.2023
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Davis
09.2019
Skills
- Adaptable Learner
- Committed Team Member
- Creative and Initiative
- Effective Under Pressure
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Laboratory Procedures
- Radiology
- Venipuncture
- Client Communication
- Emergency Response
- Surgical Assistance
- Quality Patient Care
Certification
- Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Loving Hands Animal Hospital
11.2022 - Current
ER Treatment Room Technician
Pacific Care Pet Emergency and Specialty
10.2022 - 01.2023
Research Volunteer
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
09.2022 - Current
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
03.2021 - 06.2021
Shift Lead
Chino Hills Urgent Care Pet Clinic
04.2020 - 08.2022
Student Researcher
Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility
03.2019 - 03.2020
Surgery Center Intern
Sutter Davis Hospital Surgery Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Intern Supervisor
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter - Surgery Internship Program
03.2017 - 03.2020
Volunteer/Vendor
Sacramento Reptile Expo
09.2016 - 09.2019
Youth Band Leader
St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church
05.2013 - 08.2015
Korean School teacher
St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church
05.2013 - 08.2015
University of California, Los Angeles (Extension)
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Davis
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