Shweta Patel
Malden,MA
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with hands-on experience at Julie Sanderson, Organization Patriot Service Dogs having experience in service dog training and behavior reinforcement. Proven ability to monitor animal health and effectively communicate with volunteers, ensuring optimal training outcomes. experience in veterinary clinic operations and wildlife rehabilitation, committed to fostering safe and supportive environments for all animals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shadowing Student
Dr. Raquel Fagan
Ocala, FL
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Observed Dr. Fagan perform various veterinary procedures, including dental work, spays, and neuters.
- Gained insight into surgical techniques, patient care, and post-operative monitoring.
- Learned about the day-to-day operations of a veterinary clinic, including client interactions, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
Intern
Julie Sanderson
Satellites , FL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted home visits with volunteers to monitor the health and progress of service dogs in training, ensuring they remained up to date on veterinary checkups.
- Provided volunteers with essential supplies, including toys, puzzles, food, and specialized training tools, to support the dogs' development.
- Assisted volunteers with hands-on training, offering guidance and problem-solving strategies when they encountered challenges.
- Helped maintain training consistency across different handlers to ensure dogs met program standards for service work.
Service Dog Trainer
Julie Sanderson
Satellite Beach, FL
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Raised and trained service dogs in preparation for their future roles, focusing on obedience, socialization, and public manners.
- Exposed dogs to various environments and stimuli to ensure proper desensitization and adaptability in different situations.
- Reinforced training lessons taught in formal service dog classes to maintain consistency and progress.
- Provided individualized training to address each dog’s unique needs, fostering confidence and reliability in service tasks.
Volunteer
Wild Life Animal Hospital
Melbourne, FL
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and maintained kennels and habitats for a variety of wildlife species, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Prepared specialized meals and fed animal patients according to their dietary needs.
- Monitored animal behavior and recovery progress, documenting observations in progress reports.
- Assisted in the general care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife.
Education
Still In School - Biology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MADiploma - General Education
Satellite Highschool
Satellite Beach, FL05.2023
Skills
- Animal Care & Handling:
- Service dog training and behavior reinforcement
- Wildlife rehabilitation and husbandry
- Canine socialization, desensitization, and obedience training
- Monitoring animal health and behavior Veterinary & Clinical Experience:
- Observing surgical procedures (spay, neuter, dental work)
- Understanding veterinary clinic operations
- Assisting with animal health check-ups and record-keeping
- Feeding, cleaning, and general care for domestic and wild animals Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
- Educating and assisting volunteers with dog training techniques
- Conducting home visits and communicating with dog handlers
- Writing progress reports and documenting animal health observations
- Customer service and teamwork in clinical and training settings Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Managing supplies (food, training tools, enrichment items)
- Identifying and addressing training challenges in service dogs
- Maintaining clean and safe environments for animals
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Dr. Raquel Fagan
03.2025 - 03.2025
Intern
Julie Sanderson
05.2024 - 08.2024
Service Dog Trainer
Julie Sanderson
05.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Wild Life Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Still In School - Biology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Diploma - General Education
Satellite Highschool