Kassandra Potter
San Rafael
Summary
Highly skilled animal care professional prepared for role in veterinary services. Proven ability to handle clinical tasks, assist in surgeries, and provide compassionate care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Adept in client communication, patient restraint, and medical record-keeping, with reliable and results-driven approach.
Certified yoga instructor with deep knowledge of yoga principles and practices. Expertise in guiding students through classes, emphasizing proper technique, and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Vets in Vans
03.2023 - Current
- Prepping animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery
- Inducing and maintaining anesthesia, and monitoring the patient's vital signs
- Assisting veterinarian during procedures
- Administering medications and vaccinations
- Performing medical tests, such as urinalyses and complete blood counts
- Taking dental and full body radiographs
- Performing diagnostic dental cleanings
- Educating pet owners and providing estimates for available services
Veterinary Technician
VCA All Pets Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Assisted doctors in daily patient care
- Performed diagnostic testing, including radiographs, drawing blood, and fluid analysis
- Administered medications, vaccines, and injections (IV, IM, SQ)
- Prepared animals for surgery, including the setup, catheter placement, intubation, and administering anesthesia
- Supported veterinarian during surgery, monitoring anesthesia and recovery
- Venipunctures on multiple species
- Handled a high volume of appointments and working in a high pressure environment
- Trained entry level assistants
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
Pacifica Beach Yoga
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided personalized feedback and adjustments during classes, addressing individual needs.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying practice experience.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques and meditation.
- Utilized music and sound bowls to energize or slow down classes.
- Implemented new and creative sequences to keep students motivated.
Animal Care Volunteer
Oakland Zoo
11.2018 - 03.2020
- String 2- lions, tigers, and camels
- I worked alongside keeper assisting with daily animal care tasks including cleaning and maintaining exhibits and night houses, preparing diets, feeding and medicating the animals, working on enrichment projects, and observing animal behavior
Supplemental Instruction Course Facilitator
San Francisco State University
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Held office hours, provided lectures, worksheets, mock exams, and grades to Calculus I undergraduate students in supplemental instruction designed for the parent course
Education
B.S. - Cell and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2019
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Intravenous catheterization
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Specimen Processing
- PCR Techniques
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Meditation Guidance
- Breathwork Techniques
- Adaptive yoga
References
References available upon request.
Certification
200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Immersion Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Alliance- Registered, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, 08/01/22
Licensed Veterinary Technician, State of California, 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Animal Care Volunteer, Oakland Zoo, Oakland, CA, 11/01/18, 03/01/20, Worked alongside keeper assisting with daily animal care tasks including cleaning and maintaining exhibits and night houses, preparing diets, feeding and medicating the animals, working on enrichment projects, and observing animal behavior.
- On-site Volunteer, Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, 03/01/21, Current, Transport team
Accomplishments
- Submission of a research paper on COVID-19 in the Navajo Nation to PLOS One Journal
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
Pacifica Beach Yoga
09.2023 - 12.2023
Veterinary Technician
Vets in Vans
03.2023 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Course Facilitator
San Francisco State University
08.2019 - 12.2019
Veterinary Technician
VCA All Pets Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2024
Animal Care Volunteer
Oakland Zoo
11.2018 - 03.2020
200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Immersion Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Alliance- Registered, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, 08/01/22
Licensed Veterinary Technician, State of California, 2024
B.S. - Cell and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University
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