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Shweta Patel

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, MA

Diploma - General Education

Satellite Highschool
Satellite Beach, FL
05.2023

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
Shweta Patel