Julian R Castillo

UTRGV student pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology with over 150 hours of veterinary clinical experience in companion animal practice and high-volume spay/neuter & Outdoor environments. Skilled in animal restraint, Basic animal anatomy and physiology, patient care, surgical sterilization, anesthesia recovery, medication administration, and client communication. Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) certification pending completion of remaining clinical hours. With a dedicated goal of being a Wildlife / Zoo Veterinarian I'm pursuing any clinical/animal related jobs and or jobs to boost related skills as I etch my path to vet school.

• Olmito Veterinary Hospital, Olmito, Texas, 2025-11, 2026-01, [observed veterinary procedures & gained hands-on clinical experience], [maintained clean & organized work areas while following sanitation procedures], [assisted with proper restraint for shadowed veterinary staff and learned history taking firsthand]
• RGV Humane Society, Harlingen, Texas, 2026-05, Present, [participated in fast pace spay/neuter clinics without slowing procedures down], [surgical cleaning & sterilization with autoclave], [vaccination & medication draw]
• BARCC Animal Shelter, Brownsville, Texas, 2026-04, 2026-03, [general cleaning and sanitization of kennels and shelter], [animal husbandry (including feeding, walking, administering meds and general welfare)], [medication preparation (including vaccinations prescribed meds and preventives)], [bath and grooming services (bathing, nail trim/restrain, ear cleaning)]
• Sea Turtle Hospital, South Padre Island, Texas, 2025-05, 2025-07, [educated visitors about endangered sea turtles & marine conservation], [assisted with beach cleanups, rescue support, & patient releases], [prepared food for different species of exotic sea turtles correctly]

• [Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)] Pending Clinical Hours (80 remining Expected Aug or Oct 2026), 180 hours in veterinary shadowing (with 80 or so pending till certified), Able to perform professional Animal restraint, Clinical tests, Surgical cleaning and sanitization, Vaccination and Medication draw, and general animal husbandry.
• [Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications] [Dec. 11, 2025], Veterinary terminology Animal anatomy & physiology, Animal welfare, behavior, & general veterinary practices.