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Yessenia Sanchez

Redlands,CA

Summary

Recent Animal Science graduate with strong academic performance and practical training in companion and livestock management. Skilled in animal handling, health assessment, and team-based care environments. Motivated pre-veterinary professional seeking to gain hours of hands-on animal-related experience prior to pursuing veterinary school.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Polytechnic Experiences

California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, California
08.2022 - 12.2024

Companion Animal Handling

  • Performed safe restraint of dogs, cats, and mice
  • Collected vital signs and assessed BCS in dogs
  • Administered SQ injections and oral/topical medications to dogs under supervision

Swine Handling

  • Performed piglet processing including ear notching, tail docking, teeth clipping, and iron injections
  • Assessed BCS and assisted with herding and group management

Sheep Handling

  • Conducted tail docking, castration, and ear tagging
  • Performed hoof trimming and applied backline treatments
  • Utilized squeeze chute for safe handling

Cattle Handling

  • Assisted with herding and low-stress movement
  • Operated chute systems for restraint
  • Administered IM injections and oral medications
  • Performed ear tagging and BCS assessment

Equine Handling

  • Groomed, haltered, and safely led horses

Facility & Team Skills

  • Maintained strict cleaning, disinfection, and biosecurity protocols
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced, team-based animal care environments

Teacher's Assistant

Crafton Hills Community College
Yucaipa, California
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Guided students in mastering learning concepts through targeted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
  • Facilitated student engagement during lectures and hands-on activities, enhancing understanding of key concepts.
  • Collaborated with instructors to prepare classroom materials and resources, ensuring readiness for effective lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CA
12-2024

Associate of Science - Biology

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Citrus Valley High School
Redlands, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Chute operation and herd management
  • Medication administration (SQ, IM, oral, topical)
  • Biosecurity & sanitation compliance
  • Adaptability to diverse animal populations
  • Team coordination
  • Animal restraint (small & large animals)
  • Laboratory skills

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Polytechnic Experiences

California Polytechnic State University
08.2022 - 12.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Crafton Hills Community College
08.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

California Polytechnic State University

Associate of Science - Biology

Crafton Hills College

High School Diploma -

Citrus Valley High School
Yessenia Sanchez