Natasha Newcombe
Davis,CA
Summary
Outgoing, compassionate undergraduate student seeking a veterinary internship position! Strengths in collaboration, problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Experienced with animal care, effective client communication, and handling multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environments. Brings a positive attitude and ability to quickly grasp new diagnostic and treatment techniques. Ready to make meaningful contributions and tackle new challenges!
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Intern
Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Shadowed multiple veterinarians and vet techs to understand the structure and organization of the hospital
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment areas and equipment to uphold safety standards
- Observed surgical operations and post-operative care protocols
- Restocked medical supplies, prepared bandage wraps for incoming patients, and assisted in laundry
- Implemented proper restraint techniques during physical examinations or treatments to ensure safety of both animals and staff members
- Total of 5 veterinary hours
Veterinary Shadow
Exotic Vet Clinic
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Shadowed the veterinarians, vet techs, and veterinary assistants to during a full 8 hour day shift
- Assisted in handling animals during evaluations and practiced communication with clients
- Observed vaccinations and unique treatment procedures for exotic animal species (birds, chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)
- Observed the utilization of various analyzers and machinery to test blood samples
- Practiced navigating veterinary medical databases
- Total of 8 veterinary hours
Veterinary Shadow
Chanticleer Vet Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Closely observed and collaborated with veterinarians and vet techs
- Observed patient examinations, treatment procedures, and an ophthalmological surgery
- Learned about the utilization of veterinary medical databases to examine patient medical records and request prescription refills
- A total of 10 shadowing hours
Volunteer
Santa Cruz SPCA
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in training sessions to enhance facility management skills
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Supported animal welfare and assisted in care
- Total of 5 animal experience hours
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science - Veterinary Science
University of California, Davis
Davis, California06-2029
Skills
- Animal care
- Client communication
- Animal handling
- Medical supply management
- Bandage preparation
- Restraint techniques
- Team collaboration
- Time management and organizational skills
- Surgical observation
- Proficient with technology & computers
Accomplishments
Aptos Junior High School valedictorian, Aptos High School salutatorian, graduation student speaker, Taekwondo second-degree black belt, congressional art competitor, scholar athlete, CCS track & field competitor, Stanford Admit, and Bob Enzweiler awardee!
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Intern
Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital
09.2025 - 09.2025
Veterinary Shadow
Exotic Vet Clinic
07.2025 - 07.2025
Veterinary Shadow
Chanticleer Vet Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Santa Cruz SPCA
08.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science - Veterinary Science
University of California, Davis
Other experiences
Grew up with cats, dogs, rats, fish, and reptiles–18 years of experience handling and caring for domestic pets! Worked with horses in summer programs or extracurricular practice (~80 hours).
Attended a 2-hour raptor rescue training and rescued injured woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and swallows on occasion.