Helena Walker
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
My goal as a future veterinarian is to establish myself as a clinician for small animal and exotic practice, and in orthopedic surgery. As a lifelong learner, I am also keenly interested in research, behavior, and wildlife conservation. Additionally, I hope to one day give back to my community and serve as a mentor for at-risk youth, particularly those of the LGBTQ+ community. I am an avid believer in the One Health concept and strive to spread awareness of its importance in the community, particularly in underserved communities, where education and intersectionality can have the greatest impact on health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Research Assistant
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. Kitts, Nevis
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Acted as a research assistant for the collection of data for two projects involving local bat species on the island of Saint Kitts. Assisted in the set up and tear down of bat mist nets, safe removal and handling of bats from mist nets, collection of morphometric data of multiple bat species, collection of oral and rectal swabs of multiple bat species
Veterinary Technician
Sendero Animal Hospital
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary Technician
South Davis Veterinary Center
Davis, CA
11.2021 - 04.2022
Veterinary Technician
Family Pet Hospital
Vacaville, CA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided compassionate nursing care while performing medical treatments, handling, and assisting with procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
- Technical duties included, but are not limited to:
- Venipuncture, including the placing of catheters and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
- Injections, including vaccinations, microchip placement, and medication administration.
- Filling, dispensing, and administering of medications
- Surgical assistant duties, including: sterilization of surgical packs and gowns, monitoring patient vitals during general anesthetic procedures
- Operating an x-ray machine for radiography
- Processing diagnostic test samples and performing in-house lab tests
Field Research Assistant
UC Davis
Davis, CA
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Interned as a field research assistant to UC Davis PhD student in mountain terrain and lake ecosystems of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Performed mammal scat surveys, performed visual encounter surveys for target animal species, logging morphometric data on target species, logging population counts on target species, setting up and baiting motion-activated and time lapse camera traps
Field Research Intern
UC Davis - Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
Davis, CA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Interned as a field research assistant with the Wood Duck Project at University of California Davis. Monitored and recorded female duck populations and brooding behavior, safely handled eggs for measurements and weighing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Fish, Conservation Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.2019
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. KittsSkills
- Veterinary technical skills
- Rabies-vaccinated
- Fear-free Certified
- Animal Biosafety Certified
- Cell Culture
- Microscopy
- Data collection
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Technical Writing
- Computer literacy
Timeline
Field Research Assistant
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
01.2025 - 02.2025
Veterinary Technician
Sendero Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary Technician
South Davis Veterinary Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Veterinary Technician
Family Pet Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2021
Field Research Assistant
UC Davis
07.2019 - 09.2019
Field Research Intern
UC Davis - Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
04.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Fish, Conservation Biology
University of California, Davis
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
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