Kyla Hodes
Franklin,TN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Beauchamp Animal Hospital
Franklin, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with safe restraint of dogs/cats for exams, procedures, and diagnostics
- Performed routine treatments including ear cleaning, nail trimming, anal gland expression, blood draws, and vaccine administration
- Positioned patients for radiographs and held for ultrasound exams
- Ran in-house blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostics
- Explained medication instructions, dosage schedules, and treatment plans to clients
- Maintained accurate patient records and supported appointment flow by organizing supplies and medications
Shadowing
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Denver, CO
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Shadowed clinical procedures including dental cleanings, spay/neuter surgeries, and mass removals
- Observed veterinarians/technicians during patient consultations, client communications, and routine diagnostics
- Assisted with daily appointments, patient monitoring, and post-operative care
Volunteering
The Right Step
Denver, CO
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Side Walker/Ground Horse leader to aid in lessons for people with disabilities
- Equine care including mucking, feeding, and grooming
Immersive Educational Volunteer Experience
HOLA (Health Outreach of Latin America)
Nicaragua
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided vaccinations, vitamin shots, and parasite treatments to over 150 working animals in the rural community of Miramar
- Performed spay/neuter surgeries under supervision of attending veterinarian
- Assisted in a spay/neuter clinic in Villa Carmen for over 50 animals
Summer Intern
Wild Animal Sanctuary
Keensburg, CO
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assessed the behavior, diets, needs of various animals
- Assisted keepers in cleaning, feeding, and care of animals
- Utilized sanctuary machinery and vehicles to improve habitats
Summer Intern
Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Rehabilitated and administered medicine to sick/injured/orphaned wildlife
- Managed habitats to maintain optimal living conditions for various species
- Administered physical therapy to restore animals to normal functioning
Sales Associate and Trainer
Puffy Muffin
Brentwood, TN
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Promoted to new hire trainer to assist management in training of all new employees
- Prepared bakery counter prior to open and facilitated closing
- Assisted servers by running meals/bussing tables in main dining room
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2026
Skills
- Veterinary assistance
- Animal care
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
Clubs/Interests
- Pre-Vet Club Treasurer- Re-established the formally inactive Pre-Vet club. Involved in the creation of new board and collaborated with the board on all activities
- DU Club Climbing
- Reading, Weightlifting, and Boxing
Timeline
Shadowing
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
09.2025 - 06.2026
Immersive Educational Volunteer Experience
HOLA (Health Outreach of Latin America)
08.2025 - 08.2025
Vet Assistant
Beauchamp Animal Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Summer Intern
Wild Animal Sanctuary
06.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteering
The Right Step
03.2025 - 06.2026
Summer Intern
Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate and Trainer
Puffy Muffin
07.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Denver