Sammy Garcia

Facilitated equine-assisted therapy sessions for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, enhancing their therapeutic experience

• Serve as a side-walker and horse leader to ensure rider safety, balance, and confidence during sessions
• Prepared and groomed horses for lessons, ensuring proper fit and function of tack and adaptive equipment for optimal rider safety
• Monitored riders throughout sessions, promoting comfort, stability, and active engagement in therapeutic activities
• Collaborate with instructors and volunteers to maintain a structured, supportive therapeutic environment
• Support activities that promote coordination, independence, mobility, and overall participant well-being

• Monitored health indicators, including appetite, posture, activity level, and behavior
• Delivered daily husbandry for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, ensuring optimal health and welfare
• Maintained enclosure sanitation using welfare-based protocols
• Educated adopters on small mammal handling and care, promoting responsible pet ownership
• Supported rescue operations focused on rehabilitation and successful placement of small mammals

• Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
• Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
• Prepared and administered medications for patient care.
• Administered vaccinations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian to support effective patient care.
• Provided compassionate care to animals, fostering a supportive environment for patients.
• Informed pet owners on post-treatment care and general animal health practices to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Ensured cleanliness of animal hospital facilities and equipment to uphold safety standards and promote patient well-being.
• Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.