Samantha De Leon
La Puente,CA
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA A Breed Apart
Pasadena, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in administering medications and vaccinations to animals, ensuring compliance with veterinary protocols.
- Prepared examination rooms and surgical areas, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored animal behavior and health status during examinations, providing critical information to veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on proper care practices, fostering strong client relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Implemented record-keeping practices for patient files, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility for staff use.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Large Animal Experience
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Cattle handling and management: safe squeeze chute operation, flight zone management, & injections (IM/SQ)
- Swine: Farrowing management, piglet processing, artificial insemination, productions stages, sterilization.
- Sheep & wool production: shearing, vaccinations, hoof trimming, wool evaluation, flock health protocols, sterilization.
- Health & nutrition: BCS, internal parasite control, diet formulation, proximate analysis, feed management.
- Equine: learning quick-release knots, approaching methods, horse behavior, chemical and physical restraint.
Wild Life Study Abroad
Loop Abroad
Costa Rica San Jose
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Perform behavioral observations, creating an ethogram
- Interpret and analyze behavioral data to develop a goal oriented enrichment proposal
- Safely restrain and handle wildlife species
- Complete a physical examination on wildlife species
- Perform microscopic fecal examination, make and examen a blood smear, complete different suture patterns
- Calculate drug dose and fluid plan
- Demonstrate understanding of necropsy procedures
- Prepare food for captive wildlife based on specific nutritional needs of the species
- Educate the public about the importance of wildlife conservation
Rescue Center Volunteer
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA)
Rowland Heights, CA
2022 - 2023
- Collaborated with team members to organize fundraising events and campaigns.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals and facilitating adoption events.
Pet Sitter
Dog Drop
Arts District, Los Angeles
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided attentive care for pets, ensuring their safety and well-being during visits.
- Developed and implemented personalized pet care plans based on individual needs.
- Monitored and managed pet behavior, addressing issues as they arose to ensure a positive environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of pet areas, adhering to hygiene standards for health and safety.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Shelter Volunteer
Baldwin Park Shelter
Baldwin Park, CA
2016 - 2018
- Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines, ensuring health and well-being of shelter animals.
- Supported adoption events by preparing materials.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in shelter facilities, enhancing the environment for animals and visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2026
Timeline
Wild Life Study Abroad
Loop Abroad
06.2025 - 06.2025
Veterinary Assistant
VCA A Breed Apart
06.2024 - Current
Large Animal Experience
Cal Poly Pomona
08.2023 - 05.2026
Pet Sitter
Dog Drop
02.2021 - 01.2022
Rescue Center Volunteer
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA)
2022 - 2023
Shelter Volunteer
Baldwin Park Shelter
2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona