Nathalia A. Candelario Mondecit

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.

• Waiter Trainer "Neighborhood Expert" 2021
• Second place in the 2015 Metropolitan Regional Science Fair of Puerto Rico.
• Winner of the WINTER 2014 Pre-college RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM.

• Pet CPR First Aid & Disaster Response - 03/2024
• Techniques in the Control of Hemorrhage in Pets - 03/2024

• Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue, 2024

- Collaborated with local rescuers in Vieques to trap stray animals for spaying and neutering. As a team member, I was responsible for preparing patients before surgery. During the procedures, I worked as an anesthesiologist, inducing anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring a safe recovery for the animals after surgery.

• Caribbean Primate Research Center, 2024

- Worked with non-human primates (Macaca mulatta) where I was responsible for administering IV fluids (saphenous vein), administering oral and injectable medications, treating traumas, capturing radiographs, preparing treatments, feeding primates in the nursery room and taking blood samples (femoral vein) in weekly routines.

• Luna Vet Help (Spayathons), 2024

- Worked in spayathons as one of the anesthesiologists in the surgical team where I provided general anesthesia, examined vitals, managed pain, and ensured safe recovery from anesthesia for patients. When needed, I scrubbed in and assisted the veterinarian in surgery.

• Veterinarians for Puerto Rico (Spayathons), 2022 to 2024

- Worked in spayathons as part of the surgical team where I provided general anesthesia, examined vitals, managed pain, and ensured safe recovery from anesthesia for patients.

• Equus Pet Clinic, 2022

- Assisted the veterinarian in various tasks such as initial assessment with patients, taking blood samples, running diagnostic tests, preparing and administering medications, assisting in animal euthanasia, preparing the operating room, and providing minor medical procedures. Also, accompanied the veterinarian in his ambulance to attend large animal cases and emergencies.

• Humane Society of Puerto Rico (Spayathons), 2022

- Performed tasks such as assisting veterinarians in surgery, preparing animals for surgery, and helping in the recovery processes. Additionally, assisted veterinary technicians in their tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, preparing patients, restraining and handling patients, and preparing vaccine certifications.

• Horses and Pony's Inc., 2019 to 2021

- Took charge of the animals' nutrition, physical health, and husbandry, ensuring they received the best possible care. I maintained impeccable cleanliness standards at the sanctuary, checked animals' vitals (respiration and heart rate), administered medications orally, and assisted in orchiectomies.

Available upon request.