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SIERRA CALLESON

St. Augustine

Summary

Veterinary professional skilled in diagnosing and treating animal health issues, with a strong focus on preventive care and canine enrichment. Adept at collaborating with teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapting to evolving medical needs. Expertise in surgical procedures, animal nutrition, and client communication. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Pet Sitter

Rover Pet Sitting Services
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed problem-solving skills while caring for small animals, including dogs, cats and fish
  • Adhered to all applicable regulations regarding animal welfare while conducting business activities in a legal manner.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to numerous referrals and repeat business.
  • Passed background check with Rover to be approved as a pet sitter


Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - Current
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks in a high-volume small animal veterinary hospital while maintaining high-quality patient care.
  • Assisted in nail trims, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, vaccine administration, euthanasia, and other medical procedures with care and compassion.
  • Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.


Wildlife Rescue Volunteer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS
07.2019 - Current
  • Assist USFWS and other manatee conservation partners with West Indian manatee rescues, releases, and health assessments
  • Assist manatee management staff with site visits, run queries in the Captive Manatee Database, and enter data into the Specimen Loan Database
  • Developed strong relationships with local organizations to increase resource sharing and collaboration for wildlife rescue operations.
  • Educated the public on proper wildlife interaction, leading to a decrease in human-wildlife conflicts.

Summer Internship

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained extensive knowledge and experience working with numerous primate and Florida-native species
  • Assisted keepers with daily tasks, including exhibit set-up, food preparation, cleaning, training, and enrichment activities, as well as providing animal education to zoo guests
  • Researched, designed, and constructed a new black bear habitat with additional enrichment structures

Dairy Unit Research Project Volunteer

University of Florida
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared feed, rations, and appropriate treatments for a research experiment involving amino acid supplementation and its effect on postpartum milk production in dairy cows.
  • Observed general behavior, attitude, mentation, and overall health of the dairy herd.
  • Assisted in the clinical pathology laboratory handling whole blood, serum, and urine samples. Ensured proper diagnostics were performed and the results were properly documented.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal Medicine Focus

UF College of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, FL
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences; Animal Biology Emphasis

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Animal behavior expertise
  • Background check clearance
  • Emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Summer Internship

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
05.2022 - 08.2022

Dairy Unit Research Project Volunteer

University of Florida
12.2021 - 05.2022

Professional Pet Sitter

Rover Pet Sitting Services
06.2021 - Current

Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - Current

Wildlife Rescue Volunteer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS
07.2019 - Current

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal Medicine Focus

UF College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences; Animal Biology Emphasis

University of Florida

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