Kaylee Truss
Helotes,TX
Summary
I am a highly motivated college students who wants to know anything and everything having to do with exotic wildlife. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced or unpredictable situation. Working with animals is something I am extremely passionate about, and it is the career path I am committed to pursuing. I am always eager to learn, develop my skills, and gain as much experience as possible. You can count on me to be positive, focused, unafraid of hard work, and I take pride in doing things the right way. I am willing to contribute wherever possible and would truly value the opportunity to learn from your team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Position Wildlife Capture Assistant
Lazy K Wildlife Services LLC
Helotes, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Aided in capture, sedation, reversal, transport, and relocation of exotic animals.
Juvenile Exotic Animal Caretaker
Wildlife Partners / Mariposa Minis & Exotics
Boerne, TX
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided daily care and feeding for a variety of exotic animals.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Assisted with behavioral assessments to monitor animal conditions and needs.
- Monitored dietary habits, reporting changes to ensure proper nutrition and weight management.
- Participated in habitat maintenance projects, enhancing living spaces for various species.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow caretakers and support staff to ensure comprehensive care for all animals within the facility.
- Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Handled a variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Successfully acclimated newly arrived animals into their new environment through gradual introductions and close monitoring of interactions with other residents at the facility.
Veterinary Technicians Assistant
Alamo Ranch Animal Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures to ensure optimal animal care.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness to uphold hospital standards.
- Conducted pre-surgical assessments, ensuring animals were properly prepared for procedures.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis, to support diagnostics.
- Organized inventory of medical supplies and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes within the clinic environment.
- Executed safe handling and restraint of animals to prevent potential harm to veterinarians.
Education
Animal Science
Blinn College
Bryan, TXSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Veterinary Technicians Assistant
Alamo Ranch Animal Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
Intern Position Wildlife Capture Assistant
Lazy K Wildlife Services LLC
01.2025 - Current
Juvenile Exotic Animal Caretaker
Wildlife Partners / Mariposa Minis & Exotics
06.2024 - 08.2025
Animal Science
Blinn College