Ninette Rodriguez
Queens,NY
Summary
I am a recent graduate of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine with clinical experience in small animal general practice and emergency medicine through clinical rotations. I have a strong foundation in patient assessment, small animal medicine, and client communication, with experience working alongside clinicians in fast-paced hospital settings. Highly adaptable and dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care while supporting clients through emotionally challenging situations. I am eager to further develop my skills in small animal general practice through mentorship and contribute as a collaborative, dependable member of a veterinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Mentor
Adventures Of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided mentorship to aspiring veterinary students, offering career guidance, research support, and hands-on training in clinical and laboratory skills. Advised students on veterinary school admissions and career pathways, facilitated research projects, and encouraged presentations of findings. Conducted practical training in essential veterinary skills, including bandaging, suturing, radiography interpretation, ultrasound, intubation, and animal CPR. Led hands-on experiences with animals and guided students in performing clinical exams. Fostered reflective learning through discussions and research paper development. Created structured learning pathways for aspiring veterinarians, combining hands-on experience with strategic career guidance and admission support.
Veterinary Assistant
Garden City Veterinary Care, Mineola, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assist Veterinarian in exam rooms and hybrid appointments.
- Fear free animal handling/restraint, dental x-rays/ dental cleaning, radiographs.
- Assisting with day to day appointments, vaccination, and diagnostic tests preparation, taking and monitoring vitalsigns of anesthetized patients, blood collection, placement of an intravenous catheter, oral administering medications, bandage application, ear cleaning, nail trimming, assisting in surgery, surgicalsite preparation, clinical laboratory, laser therapy, intubation/extubation, oxygen therapy, anesthesia maintenance, drug calculations, communicating with clients, taking patient history.
- Avimark proficient: Maintaining appointment schedules, update client records, patient charts, obtain patient histories. Update client information, organize files, process payments. Inventory, and ordering for veterinary practice monthly. Specimen preparation for outside laboratory.
Rescue Education Volunteer
New York Marine Rescue Center, Riverhead, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Interacting with guests that visit The Long Island Aquarium. Provided information on different areas of the center, the wildlife being rehabilitated in the center, the different species of turtle and seals, and how to differentiate them between the species. Educating guests about the upcoming 'cold stun'season for wild turtles, informing and preparing guests to notify the rescue center if they encounter a marine animal at the long island shores. Led marine wildlife education initiatives, delivering comprehensive presentations on sea turtle and seal species identification, rehabilitation processes, and emergency response protocols.
Co-Manager
Queens Animal Health, Fresh Meadows, NY
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Ease interpersonal conflict, promote veterinary staff well-being. Monthly staff scheduling. Train new hire veterinary assistants; giving them opportunities to learn with veterinarians.
Per-Diem Veterinary Assistant
Queens Animal Health, Fresh Meadows, NY
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted Veterinarian in exam rooms, low-stress animal handling/restraint, dental x-rays/ dental cleaning, radiographs. Assisting with day to day appointments, vaccination, and diagnostic tests preparation, taking and monitoring vitalsigns of anesthetized patients, blood collection, placement of an intravenous catheter, oral administering medications, bandage application, ear cleaning, nail trimming, assisting in surgery, surgicalsite preparation, clinical laboratory, intubation/extubation, oxygen therapy, anesthesia maintenance, drug calculations, communicating with clients, taking patient history. Avimark proficient: Maintaining appointmentschedules, updated client records, patient charts, obtained patient histories. Update client information, organize files, process payments. Inventory, and ordered for veterinary practice monthly. Specimen preparation for outside laboratory.
Seasonal Veterinary Assistant
Animal Clinic of Hollis Court, Bayside, NY
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted Veterinarian in exam rooms and euthanasia, low-stress animal handling/restraint, dental x-rays/ dental cleaning, radiographs. Assisted with day-to-day appointments, vaccination, and diagnostic tests preparation, monitored vital signs of anesthetized patients, blood collection, intravenous catheter placement, administered oral injections, ear cleaning, nail trimming, assisted in surgery, surgical site preparation, anesthesia maintenance, communicated with clients, taking pet history. Avimark proficient.
Veterinary Assistant
Austin Veterinary Care, Forest Hills, NY
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Equivalent skills acquired from Queens Animal Health. Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures, monitored vital signs, and maintained detailed patient records while ensuring compassionate care for animals.
Campus Ambassador
Amerivet Student Ambassador at Tufts University
08.2022
- Planning on-campus and off-campus events, pitching social media content and fostering relationships with club presidents.
Lead Walker
Gallop NYC, Forest Hills, NY
03.2020
- Therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with disabilities and at-risk youth. Assisted the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions by working directly with the riders. Acted as an intermediary between the rider and instructor. Helped prepare riders for lessons, assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting, walk/ jog next to the rider throughout the class, and provide physical support as necessary. Assisted the rider in following oral directions given by the instructor.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
North Grafton, MA05-2026
BS - Biology/Pre-Veterinary
Mercy College School of Health & Natural Sciences
Dobbs Ferry, NY01-2021
BFA - Fashion Design
The Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2013
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Diagnostic testing and interpretation
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance and routine soft tissue procedures
- Diagnostic imaging (radiography)
- Preventive medicine and vaccination protocols
- Medical record documentation (SOAP)
- Emergency triage
- Euthanasia and end-of-life care
Professional Skills
- Client communication and education
- Compassionate communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management and organization
- Adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments
Internships
June 2019 Veterinary Assistant Rural Area Veterinary Services at South Dakota
Timeline
Program Mentor
Adventures Of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Campus Ambassador
Amerivet Student Ambassador at Tufts University
08.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Garden City Veterinary Care, Mineola, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
Rescue Education Volunteer
New York Marine Rescue Center, Riverhead, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
Co-Manager
Queens Animal Health, Fresh Meadows, NY
07.2020 - 06.2021
Seasonal Veterinary Assistant
Animal Clinic of Hollis Court, Bayside, NY
07.2020 - 08.2020
Lead Walker
Gallop NYC, Forest Hills, NY
03.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Austin Veterinary Care, Forest Hills, NY
02.2017 - 06.2017
Per-Diem Veterinary Assistant
Queens Animal Health, Fresh Meadows, NY
08.2014 - 06.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
BS - Biology/Pre-Veterinary
Mercy College School of Health & Natural Sciences
BFA - Fashion Design
The Fashion Institute of Technology