Rachel M. Gracia
Gardena,CA
Summary
Ambitious college student, eager to gain more knowledge and dedicated at every job position acquired.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Intern
Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary
Durham, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining clean and safe enclosures for the welfare of animals and visitors alike.
- tigers, lions, parrots, bears, panthers, etc...
Animal Room Assistant
Chico State University
Chico, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Humanely handle animals including offspring
- Monitor animals under research conditions
- Replenish food, water, and bedding
Peer Mentor
Chico State University
Chico, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Mentor to a pre-vet mentee,
- Inform of all the ins and outs of university life, personal life and veterinary medicine.
- Share resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
Veterinary Intern
Pasadena Exotic Animal Hospital
Pasadena, CA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- 100 hours
- Exotic include bunnies, ferrets, guinea pigs, ducks, pigs, turtles, reptiles, and hamsters.
- Provided care for exotic animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with an emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in exotic animals.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions, and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Veterinary Assistant
Economico Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
- 500 hours
- Educated clients and answered questions regarding dietary products, medications, and supplies.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Experienced how to handle intense situations of all kinds.
- Guided future volunteers which enhanced leadership skills
- Provided post-operative care, collected specimens, cleaned instruments, and filled prescriptions to assist veterinarians.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using the gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor their stay.
Dog Care Specialist
Grateful Dogs
El Segundo, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Volunteer
Chico Animal Shelter
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 50 hours
- Cared for over 20 animals by feeding, cleaning litter boxes and supervising playtime.
- Administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
Server
La Flor De Michoacan
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Used slow periods to restock any supplies needed
- Provided details on seasonal flavor availability, ice cream source, allergens and specials.
- Processed sales transactions for cash, debit and credit purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Pre-vet
California State University - Chico
Chico, CACertification - Veterinarian Assistant Certification
El Camino College
Torrance, CA10.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Hardworking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Active listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildlife Intern
Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary
02.2024 - Current
Peer Mentor
Chico State University
09.2023 - Current
Animal Room Assistant
Chico State University
08.2023 - Current
Dog Care Specialist
Grateful Dogs
05.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Intern
Pasadena Exotic Animal Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
Server
La Flor De Michoacan
02.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Chico Animal Shelter
09.2021 - 11.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Economico Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Pre-vet
California State University - Chico
Certification - Veterinarian Assistant Certification
El Camino College