Michelle Porras
San Diego,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in animal care and hands-on experience gained through internships and work experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to make a meaningful contribution with commitment and drive.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Helen Woodward Animal Center
San Diego, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and vaccinations while maintaining accurate records.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform/make treatment decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced shelter environment with 60+ animals on site.
Wildlife Vet Intern
SDHS Project Wildlife
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with staff to examine and restrain wildlife for health assessments, and medical treatments.
- Filled medications for 20+ patients and assisted in administering treatments as directed by veterinary staff.
Student Cafeteria Worker
Sodexo
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities during peak hours.
Spanish/Math tutor
Tutor
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - 10.2024
- Taught Spanish pronunciation tactics, introduced essential words, and conducted reading drills while using multimedia material.
Wildlife Vet Intern
Cango Wildlife Ranch
South Africa
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Fed and helped provide medical care to cheetahs throughout the program.
- Learned about all aspects of care and management of captive wildlife. As well as implemented enrichment projects with big cats.
Small Animal Vet Intern
AMICI Pet Hospital
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and tidy treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Wildlife/Exotics Vet Intern
Rescue Center Costa Rica
Costa Rica
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Learned the husbandry basics while caring for sloths, kinkajous, monkeys, parrots, and other native animals.
- Learned how to perform basic diagnostic testing/procedures such as coprological examinations and necropsies.
Dairy Calf Feeding Intern
UC Davis
Davis, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted approximately 13-22 calves with routine calf health checks, contributing to the early detection of potential issues or illnesses.
- Ensured safe milk handling by following strict sanitation protocols during collection, storage, and processing.
Small Animal Vet Intern
Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported successful surgical outcomes by assisting in post-operative care.
- Collaborated with team members to provide comprehensive patient care, improving overall outcomes.
Mental Health and Occupational Therapy Intern
Sharp Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted healthcare facility residents in coping with personal, social, and emotional consequences of severe brain injury, and other illnesses.
- Assisted in translations between medical staff and Spanish-speaking patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
UC Davis
Davis, CA07-2023
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Health Sciences High & Middle College
San Diego, CA06-2021
Skills
- Time management
- Leadership experience
- Bilingual
- Food service
- Sanitation practices
- Patient restraint
- IV and venipuncture
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Helen Woodward Animal Center
06.2025 - Current
Wildlife Vet Intern
SDHS Project Wildlife
12.2024 - Current
Wildlife Vet Intern
Cango Wildlife Ranch
06.2024 - 07.2024
Small Animal Vet Intern
AMICI Pet Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Student Cafeteria Worker
Sodexo
09.2023 - Current
Wildlife/Exotics Vet Intern
Rescue Center Costa Rica
06.2023 - 07.2023
Dairy Calf Feeding Intern
UC Davis
09.2022 - 12.2022
Small Animal Vet Intern
Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Spanish/Math tutor
Tutor
04.2020 - 10.2024
Mental Health and Occupational Therapy Intern
Sharp Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2020
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Health Sciences High & Middle College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
UC Davis