Natalya Wells
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Veterinary professional with solid foundation in animal care and clinical assistance. Aspiring to practice on dogs and cats at a five-doctor veterinary clinic in a suburban area of Minnesota.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Watertown Veterinary Clinic
Watertown, MN
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures
Research Technician
University Of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained mouse colonies and executed behavior assays on experimental mice
- Performed wet lab techniques including qPCR, Co-Immunoprecipitation, and Immunofluorescence
Research Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed wet lab techniques including calcium imaging, Extracellular Matrix Deposition, and Western Blotting
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory procedures
Life Engagement Coach
New Perspective Senior Living
Waconia, MN
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized activities to promote memory retention and socialization
- Assisted in transportation of residents to activities, church sessions, and social hours
- Served and fed meals to residents in memory care units
Reading Assistant
The Reading Center
Rochester, MN
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Cleaned, organized, and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes
- Electronically scanned past students' files
- Assisted at charity events
Hostess
Iron Tap
Waconia, MN
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided a friendly presence throughout dining experience
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area clean
Receptionist
Great Clips
Waconia, MN
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Cleaned the salon and hair cutting tools
- Used Style Touch Software to check in customers
- Handled cash transactions and delivered the bank deposits
Food Runner
St. Boni Bistro
Saint Bonifacius, MN
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Delivered food orders to customers' tables
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Minnesota - Rochester
05.2021
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science -
Watertown-Mayer High School
05.2018
Skills
- Animal Handling and Restraint
- Client Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Laboratory Techniques
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Watertown Veterinary Clinic
10.2023 - 08.2025
Research Technician
University Of Minnesota
09.2021 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Mayo Clinic
05.2019 - 05.2021
Reading Assistant
The Reading Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Life Engagement Coach
New Perspective Senior Living
06.2018 - 08.2019
Hostess
Iron Tap
09.2016 - 08.2018
Food Runner
St. Boni Bistro
06.2015 - 09.2016
Receptionist
Great Clips
01.2014 - 08.2018
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Minnesota - Rochester
Bachelor of Science -
Watertown-Mayer High School