Jonathan Morales
Killeen
Summary
Equipped with hands-on experience from El Centro Pet Medical and Animal Medical Center Copperas Cove, I excel in veterinary assistance and compassion, showcasing achievements in animal health improvement and operational efficiency. Mastered sanitation protocols and patient care, significantly enhancing animal welfare and facility standards. I learned how to do a routine examination and how to prepare parvo and rabies vaccinations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
All Things Wild Rehab Center
05.2023 - Current
- Acquired knowledge of animal behavior and proper feeding techniques
- Developed expertise in handling and restraining animals for grooming and medical procedures
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures by sanitizing cages, litter boxes, feeders, and other equipment
- Demonstrated ability to provide care and companionship for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals
- Fed and watered animals with appropriate schedules and feeding procedures
- Observed animal behavior to report changes in feeding habits, health status and other adverse abnormalities
- Examined and observed animals to detect signs of illness, disease, and injury
- Did facility laundry and cleaned, organized, maintained and disinfected animal quarters, such as pens and stables and equipment, such as saddles, and bridles
- Maintained physical and mental health
- Unloaded and store feed and supplies
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical equipment
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to animal welfare standards
Shadowing Student
Animal Medical Center Copperas Cove
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
- Learned how to prepare parvo an rabies vaccines for both dogs and cats
- I was allowed to do a mock examination on a friendly dog
Veterinary Assistant
El Centro Pet Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in restraining animals during examinations or treatments
- Restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures
- Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications
- Liaised with veterinarian to perform pre-surgical exams and assist during surgery
- Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition
- Updated and maintained animal records by noting actions taken and dates thereof
- Monitored vital signs for hospitalized patients and reported any changes to the veterinarian
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, animal holding areas, examination, or operating rooms, and animal loading facilities to control spread of disease
- Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any unusual changes and symptoms
- Maintained and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Administered anesthetics during surgery and monitored effects on animals
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Veterinary Forensic Science Candidate -
University of Florida
05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology -
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
05.2023
Skills
- Animal Nutrition
- Shelter Maintenance
- Health Monitoring
- Behavior Assessment
- Cleaning Protocols
- Sanitation Protocols
- Patient Restraint
- Animal Socialization
- Compassion and Empathy
- Veterinary Assistance
- Feeding Schedules
- Animal Behavior
- Medical Record Keeping
- Post-operative Care
Accomplishments
Member of Tri-Beta Honor Society
Member of Gamma Beta Phi
Member of The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
Additional Information
GPA: 3.77
Expected graduation
05/01/25
Personal Information
Title: Biologist
Extracurricular Activities
Mission Trips with Killeen Church of the Nazarene Texas Humane Society (volunteer work)
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Animal Medical Center Copperas Cove
05.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
All Things Wild Rehab Center
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
El Centro Pet Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science (M.S.) in Veterinary Forensic Science Candidate -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology -
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor