Compassionate and personable new veterinary professional. Dedicated to improving animal well-being and building client trust. Eager to learn and grow in a clinical environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Cat Program Assistant/Coordinator
Palm Valley Animal Society
06.2020 - 07.2021
Community education of Trap-Neuter-Release program to decrease shelter intake of stray cats
Mediated issues regarding cats between community members and Animal Control as well as issues between neighbors
Release stray cats to their colonies once spayed/neutered
Coordinated cat trapping events with volunteers for the purpose of neutering and releasing them
Assisted in the recovery process of neutered felines
Kept record of every stray cat that was in the program
Kept record of medical issues of the shelter cats to report to the medical team
Assisted in organizing Rescue trips out of town for the purpose of finding additional medical help to animals in the shelter's care
Maintained contact with multiple rescue organizations for the purpose of coordinating Rescue transports out of town/state
Attended multiple Rescue trips out of town
Assisted with neonatal care
Animal Care Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
02.2020 - 06.2020
Maintained cleanliness of dog kennels
Fed and reported any medical concerns to the medical staff
Looked after the animal’s wellbeing by providing daily enrichment (going for walks, handing treats, etc.)
Assisted customers in finding the perfect pet to adopt
Volunteer
Mission Veterinary Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2019
Shadowed and assisted veterinarian and veterinarian technicians during consultations (20 hrs.)
Observed surgeries, dental procedures, and ultrasound procedures
Volunteer
Margo Veterinary Clinic
05.2018 - 01.2019
Shadowed and assisted veterinarian with veterinary technician work (~320 hrs.)
Performed Snap test
Prepared vaccinations and medication under veterinarian supervision
Handled animals in preparation for procedures
Volunteer
San Antonio Humane Society
11.2017 - 01.2018
Walked dogs on property
Maintained cleanliness of kennels
Supported animal welfare and caring for animals
Education
DVM - Candidate 2025
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. Kitts
05-2025
Clinical year - 2024
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
B.S. - Biology
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
12.2019
Skills
Bilingual - English and Spanish
FAMACHA Certified
Fear Free Certified
Mare palpation
Basic laboratory skills
Basic animal handling
Time-management
Medical recordkeeping
Compassionate communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Community Cat Program Assistant/Coordinator
Palm Valley Animal Society
06.2020 - 07.2021
Animal Care Technician
Palm Valley Animal Society
02.2020 - 06.2020
Volunteer
Mission Veterinary Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2019
Volunteer
Margo Veterinary Clinic
05.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer
San Antonio Humane Society
11.2017 - 01.2018
B.S. - Biology
University of the Incarnate Word
DVM - Candidate 2025
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical year - 2024
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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