Nicole DIFALCO
Congers,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Student
Valhalla, New York
09.2026 - Current
- Applied animal behavior principles to ensure safe and effective restraint techniques
- Implemented disease prevention measures and performed disinfection protocols
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Supported team objectives by completing additional tasks.
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue
Student Internship
Elmsford, New York
09.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Clinic
Pomona, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical supplies for daily clinic operations.
- Safely restrained dogs and cats for vaccinations, blood draws, and diagnostics.
- Recorded patient histories, treatment notes, and client instructions in clinic records.
- Cleaned kennels, cages, and medical equipment according to veterinary sanitation standards.
Hudson Valley Humane Society
Kennel Worker
Pomona, New York
09.2023 - 08.2026
- Monitored animal behavior and communicated health concerns to the supervisor, contributing to timely care and intervention.
- Used safe handling methods when moving anxious or aggressive animals.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel runs, bedding, and common areas to ensure a safe and healthy environment for animals.
- Fed dogs and cats according to daily care instructions.
Cropsey Community Farm
Student Internship
New City, New York
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Handled goats with care to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Goat training/Enrichment/Socialization
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Children of Promise Stables
Student Internship
Nanuet, New York
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Applied bandages and wraps to equine legs for injury prevention and support.
- Implemented various enrichment activities for equines to stimulate mental engagement.
- Exercised equines to support their physical well-being.
- Bathe and groom equines to maintain their hygiene and overall health.
- Cleaned stalls and fed equines to promote a healthy living environment.
Country Animal Hospital
Student Internship
New City, New York
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Oversaw first-time operations at veterinary hospital, ensuring smooth execution of procedures
- Created microscope slides for cytology and blood smears, facilitating accurate diagnosis
- Restrained animals safely during procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2028
Veterinary Science
Rockland Boces
West Nyack, NY06-2023
Skills
- Kennel sanitation
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal handling
- Animal behavior
- Slide preparation
- Animal restraint
- Disease prevention
- Medical records
- Patient care
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Organization and time management
- Shelter care
- Medication labeling
- Client communication
- Veterinary sanitation
- Surgical preparation
- X-ray review
References
Teresa Stanzak, Rockland Boces
Phone: 914-804-3202
Email: tstanzak@rboces.org
Jessica Palmeri (DVM), All Creatures Great and Small
Phone: 718-614-1207
Email: Jessica.Palmeri@nva.com
Edward Wong (DVM), All Creatures Great and Small
Phone: 609-216-4423
Email: Edward.Wong@nva.com
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Student
09.2026 - Current
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue
Student Internship
09.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Clinic
09.2025 - Current
Hudson Valley Humane Society
Kennel Worker
09.2023 - 08.2026
Cropsey Community Farm
Student Internship
04.2023 - 05.2023
Children of Promise Stables
Student Internship
04.2023 - 05.2023
Country Animal Hospital
Student Internship
04.2023 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Westchester Community College
Veterinary Science
Rockland Boces