Tiffani Mejia
Perris,CA
Summary
Animal lover with over 9 years of experience working with animals seeking an opportunity in which I can use my knowledge and skills learned to provide the best care possible to the community I serve. I am looking for employment in which I can grow in and be apart of a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Home Vet
07.2023 - Current
- Diagnostic imaging
- Promote preventive care services by educating clients
- Collect and prepare specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Clean and disinfect exam area, surgical suite, and kennels
- Administer medications to animals in treatment
- Assist with humane euthanasia
- Restrain animals for examination and treatment
- Vaccination administration
- Prepare animals for surgical procedures
- Clean, sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Prepared surgical instrument packs
- Educate clients on post-surgical care and nutrition
- Maintain accurate controlled drug logs
Animal Control Officer
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A.
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Interim nuisance investigator for 6 months
- Implemented trap, neuter and release programs
- Captured wild, stray, injured, running at large animals
- Performed humane euthanasia in the field and at the shelter under authorized circumstances
- Investigated complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals
- Investigated animal bites
- Issued citations for city and state violations of laws and regulations
Animal Control Officer
City Of San Bernardino
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Issued citations for violations of city municipal codes
- Patrolled assigned area in the city of San Bernardino
- Worked closely with volunteers and rescue organizations
- Performed humane euthanasia in the field and at the shelter
- Captured wild, stray, injured, running at large animals
- Investigated complaints from the public and agencies such as PD, Fire, CHP, and city code enforcement
- Implemented trap, neuter and release programs
- Prepared legal documents for prosecutions related to animal treatment
Boarding Attendant
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Supervised boarding and daycare dogs during day camps
- Checked boarding pets in and out
- Handled police canine and used German commands
- Disinfected kennel runs and yards
- Documented all boarders activities such as how much their eating, drinking, and their disposition
Lead Kennel Technician
Dr. Boyd's Veterinary Resort
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs
Kennel Attendant
Baseline Animal Hospital
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Worked in both the veterinary hospital and boarding/grooming facility
- Responsible for administering all oral medications to boarding and hospitalized animals when needed
- Assisted technicians in proper restraining of animals in order to conduct x-rays, blood drawls, vaccinations, and IV placement and removal
- Prepared all feedings for hospitalized and boarding animals as well as making sure all animals were exercised
- Assisted groomer with bathing and grooming of all pets
- Cleaned and disinfected cages, runs, cat condos, surgery room, backyard area, exam rooms, reception area, and treatment center
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA12.2024
Certificate of Completion - Animal Health Care
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
Ontario, CA2009
Internships
Chino Hills Animal Hospital and Pet Resort (48 hours)
3415 Chino Ave
Chino, CA 91710
Prestige Animal Hospital (32 hours)
16055 Sierra Lakes Pkwy #100
Fontana, CA 92336
West End Shelter for Animals (2009)
1010 E Mission Blvd
Ontario, CA 91761
Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center (2009)
11780 Arrow Rte
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Certifications & Trainings
- Fear Free Veterinary Certification
- Animal Health Care Certificate
- Humane Euthanasia Certificate
- P.C. 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure POST#2200-0102-19-005
- Report Writing POST#2200-22700-21- 001
- Courtroom Testimony POST#2200- 20510-21-002
- Pepper Spray Training #31115-706-8805
- Bat Basics for California Animal Care and Control Certificate
- Cal Animals Illegal Blood "Sports" Certificate
- Cal Animals Professional Handling and Capture of Small Animals Certificate
- Cal Animals Search Warrant Basics Certificate
- Cal Animals Animal Cruelty Cases, Evidence Collection, Laws of Evidence Certificate
- Cal Animals Penal Code 597.1 Pre and Post Seizure Certificate
- Tom's Snakes and Rattlesnake Rescue Release Training
- Justice Clearing House "Building Cases Against Cock Fighting Perpetrators" Training
- Justice Clearing House "Equine Cruelty 101" Training
- Justice Clearing House "Be Prepared Animal Disaster Basics" Training
- Justice Clearing House "Active Listening and Basic De-escalation for the Animal Welfare and Control Professional" Training
- Justice Clearing House "Partners in Investigating Animal Crimes" Training
- Justice Clearing House "Preparing for Court: Tips for Effective Testimony about Animal Crimes" Training
- CODE 3 AFTER (Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue) Certificate
- CODE 3 EAST (Essential Animal Services Training Academy) Module B Certificate
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Home Vet
07.2023 - Current
Animal Control Officer
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A.
01.2020 - 01.2023
Animal Control Officer
City Of San Bernardino
09.2018 - 07.2019
Boarding Attendant
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
Lead Kennel Technician
Dr. Boyd's Veterinary Resort
10.2015 - 03.2016
Kennel Attendant
Baseline Animal Hospital
02.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Certificate of Completion - Animal Health Care
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
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