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Work History
Education
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Veterinary Experience
Leadership Experience
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ISABELLE SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA

Columbia

Summary

Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands. Driven Veterinarian aiming to apply many years of industry experience to fulfill professional role within fast-paced environment. Accustomed to managing high volume of patients and delivering quality care to foster satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

OBRA Rescue PR
Guaynabo
06.2019 - Current
  • Fostered dogs to provide temporary care and prepare them for adoption.
    Coordinated successful adoptions by matching families with suitable pets.
    Secured financial and material donations to enhance shelter resources.

Veterinary Assistant

Hillside Animal Hospital
San Juan
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in anesthesia administration, venipuncture, and surgical preparation for procedures.
  • Managed front desk operations and maintained kennel facilities to support patient care.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, totaling 120 hours of hands-on experience.
  • Facilitated radiography processes to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

Intern

Intern Abroad HQ Spain Medical Internship Program
Valencia
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Treatment observation and subsequent reports and/or reflections (to discuss with your supervisor)
  • Collaborating with professionals in regard to diagnosis and treatment planning, to learn about particular case studies, goals and outcomes
  • Report writing (which may include self reflection of psychological observations, for review with your supervisor)
  • Researching psychological topics which are relevant to the placement, their clients and their areas of need
  • Translating documents for the clinic into English (for internal administration or other communicative needs of the placement)
  • Providing general administrative support and customer service to clients

Veterinary Assistant

Acupets Veterinary Clinic
Guaynabo
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Utilized Chinese medicine in animals under guidance of Dr. Manuel Jimenez VDM.
  • Performed acupuncture, laser therapy, herbal medicine, and therapeutic massage.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures and venipuncture for 200 hours of hands-on experience.

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Luis Sánchez Spine Surgeon Office
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated scheduling tasks to improve workflow efficiency.
    Managed communication between staff and patients for optimal service delivery.
    Delivered essential medical office support to maintain operational standards.

Veterinary Assistant

Dı́az Umpierre Veterinary Clinic
San Juan
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Contributed to anesthesia management, surgical operations, radiographic practices, and venipuncture (80 hours)

Volunteer

International Volunteer HQ - Nakavango Reservation Program (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe
05.2018 - 05.2018
  • Contributed to wildlife conservation activities by monitoring animals and maintaining habitats during a 4-week engagement.

Veterinary Assistant

Centro de Especialistas Veterinarios de Puerto Rico
Guaynabo
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Assisted Dr. Dineli Bras (ophthalmology specialist) during clinics and surgeries (40 hours)

Volunteer

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico
San Juan
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Optimized intake processing procedures for improved service delivery.
    Enhanced client communication efforts to promote transparency and trust.
    Delivered attentive animal care, focusing on welfare and rehabilitation.
    Implemented effective social media outreach campaigns to raise awareness.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Missouri Veterinary School
Columbia, MO
06.2026

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Basseterre, St. Kitts
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Animal Studies

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Patient care
  • Surgical assisting
  • Animal rehabilitation
  • Anesthesia management
  • Client communication

Awards

  • National Academy of Future Physicians & Medical Scientists Award of Excellence, 01/01/16
  • Second Honors for Academic Excellence, 01/01/17
  • Mathematics Medal for Academic Achievement, 01/01/17

Veterinary Experience

  • Veterinary Assistant, Hillside Animal Hospital, 01/01/21 - 12/31/23, Assisted in anesthesia administration, venipuncture, surgical preparation, and radiography, Managed front desk, kennel maintenance, and patient care (120 hours)
  • Veterinary Assistant, Acupets Veterinary Clinic, 01/01/20 - 12/31/21, Worked with Dr. Manuel Jimenez VDM utilizing Chinese medicine in animals, Performed acupuncture, laser therapy, herbal medicine, and therapeutic massage, Assisted in surgery and venipuncture (200 hours)
  • Veterinary Assistant, Díaz Umpierre Veterinary Clinic, 07/01/18 - 07/31/18, Assisted in anesthesia, surgery, radiography, and venipuncture (80 hours)
  • Shadowing, Centro de Especialistas Veterinarios de Puerto Rico, 06/01/17 - 07/31/17, Shadowed Dr. Dineli Bras (ophthalmology specialist) in clinics and surgeries (40 hours)
  • Volunteer, The Humane Society of Puerto Rico, 08/01/14 - 05/31/17, Intake processing, client communication, animal care, and social media outreach
  • Foster Coordinator, OBRA Rescue PR, 06/01/19 - Present, Fostered dogs, coordinated adoptions, secured donations, and managed social media
  • Wildlife Conservation Volunteer, International Volunteer HQ - Nakavango Reservation Program, 05/01/18 - 05/31/18, Assisted with wildlife conservation, animal monitoring, and habitat maintenance (4 weeks)
  • Medical Intern, Intern Abroad HQ Spain Medical Internship Program, 04/01/22 - 05/05/22, Treatment observation and subsequent reports and/or reflections, Collaborating with professionals regarding diagnosis and treatment planning, Report writing and researching psychological topics, Translating documents for the clinic into English, Providing general administrative support and customer service to clients

Leadership Experience

  • Fundraising Chair, ACVIM, 01/01/23 - 12/31/24, Coordinate fundraising efforts for the student organization.
  • Treasurer, LVMA, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23, Manage financials and collect money.
  • Student Ambassador, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 01/01/22 - 12/31/24, Act as a liaison between students, the university, and external companies.
  • Class Representative, Ross University, 01/01/23 - 12/31/23, Act as a liaison between classmates and university leaders.

Timeline

Intern

Intern Abroad HQ Spain Medical Internship Program
04.2022 - 04.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Hillside Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Acupets Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021

Volunteer

OBRA Rescue PR
06.2019 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Dı́az Umpierre Veterinary Clinic
07.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer

International Volunteer HQ - Nakavango Reservation Program (Zimbabwe)
05.2018 - 05.2018

Veterinary Assistant

Centro de Especialistas Veterinarios de Puerto Rico
06.2017 - 07.2017

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Luis Sánchez Spine Surgeon Office
01.2017 - 01.2021

Volunteer

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico
08.2014 - 05.2017

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Missouri Veterinary School

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Animal Studies

Saint Joseph's University
ISABELLE SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA