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Vanessa Galindo

Downey,CA

Summary

Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Motivated student excited to gain more experience in animal care and veterinary medicine.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Caretaker

Long Beach Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted veterinary technicians and veterinarians by safely restraining animals during exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms, kennels, and clinic common areas
  • Restocked supplies and helped ensure a clean, sanitary environment for animals and clients
  • Supported clinic operations through basic animal care and facility upkeep

Weekend Crew Member

W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Inspect, prepare, clean, and maintain comfortable horse stalls and enclosures
  • Ensure well-being by providing fresh water and feed tailored to each horse in the herd
  • Maintain a clean and organized facility by cleaning up debris, restocking feed, and putting tools in place

Dairy Farm Intern

Fairplex
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Kept pens, stalls, and milking equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing
  • Assisted in daily operations such as milking cattle and caring for calves
  • Monitored animals for disease, illness, or injury signs and communicated concerns
  • Cared for cattle by feeding, providing fresh water and occasionally administering medication

Animal Care Intern

Marine Mammal Care Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Providing specialized diet preparation according to specific nutritional requirements
  • Assisting in the feeding of unwell animals
  • Physically restraining animals as needed
  • Assisting with patient admission and release
  • Maintained sanitary facilities by cleaning enclosures and monitoring water quality

Education

B.S - Biology, Zoology

California State Polytechnic Pomona
Pomona, CA
06.2026

Skills

  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Active Listener
  • Time Management
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Quick Learner
  • Organized
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Animal Observation
  • Patient restraint

Timeline

Veterinary Caretaker

Long Beach Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Dairy Farm Intern

Fairplex
06.2024 - 08.2024

Animal Care Intern

Marine Mammal Care Center
02.2024 - 06.2024

Weekend Crew Member

W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
03.2023 - Current

B.S - Biology, Zoology

California State Polytechnic Pomona