Kyra Mendez

As a passionate animal lover, I took a two year course at Chantilly High School which involved hands-on learning, Veterinary medicine, learning the signs of behavior in animals, proper handling techniques, etc. Over time in the class room, I was showing leadership skills, being able to cooperate well with my teacher and classmates when I saw a problem or had a suggestion to make. I took in many valuable lessons and took suggestions or critics people have given me throughout those two years and applied the to make me the person I am today when working with animals. From my past job as a soccer referee, it also helped with communication skills when needing to talk to my other officials, coaches, players, etc. It taught me to recognize a problem quickly and to have fast thinking to be able to stop the problem immediately. I am good with managing my time as I like to put everything I have to do in my calender. I do have a lot of free time on my hands and I am always willing to step up to take an extra shift when needed.

• Took a Veterinary Science class during High School, earning a title of being a leader due to how well-rounded I was. Being able to Manage my time wisely, communicate with fellow classmates, especially during our hands-on days, working with live animals (aka; guinea pig, tortoise, dogs, rats, snakes, geckos). I learned how to properly clean kennels and cages with the right cleaning equipment. I learned how to use certain equipment and it's safety precautions along with it. I continuously went around the classroom and observed the other students and if something looked off, I would be sure to remind them on what I saw, how to fix it, and demonstrate what I was correcting before letting the person try it out themselves.

• I have my certification in Workplace Readiness Skills