Kellsy Nava-López
Animal Care Specialist at AnimalBiome- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Developing and Implementing Shelter Enrichment Programs
Shelter Playgroup AllianceJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Intake and Admissions Certificate
Fear Free LLCMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fear Free Shelters Course Certificate
Fear Free LLCMar, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AnimalBiome
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Animal Care Specialist
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Apr 2022 - Present
Since 2016, AnimalBiome has helped tens of thousands of pet parents and veterinarians monitor and improve the gut health, and overall health, of companion animals around the world. See how we can help your pet or veterinary practice at animalbiome.com or animalbiome.vet (veterinarians only). Since 2016, AnimalBiome has helped tens of thousands of pet parents and veterinarians monitor and improve the gut health, and overall health, of companion animals around the world. See how we can help your pet or veterinary practice at animalbiome.com or animalbiome.vet (veterinarians only).
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Seattle Humane
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adoption Advisor
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2022
• Worked with the public to match animals to adopters based on in-person & phone interviews • Provided animal care, training, and advised the public on behavior information when appropriate • Resolved complaints and issues that arose with the public, employees, or volunteers • Worked daily with animals of varying sizes and temperaments, handling animals in a safe & caring manner • Continuously developed enhanced knowledge of companion animal breeds, animal behavior, and care Show less
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UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Enrichment Program
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Admitted into a highly competitive pre-veterinary medicine summer program • Participated in rotations at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: CAPE (companion exotics), Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Community Medicine, Equine Surgery and Lameness • Attended lectures, labs and field trips • Admitted into a highly competitive pre-veterinary medicine summer program • Participated in rotations at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: CAPE (companion exotics), Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Community Medicine, Equine Surgery and Lameness • Attended lectures, labs and field trips
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Lewis & Clark College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Assistant at Student Support Services
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Nov 2015 - May 2019
• Scheduled 20+ appointments and exams weekly in-person and over the phone• Filed and scanning confidential student health records• Logged and delivered exams to professors
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New Student Orientation Leader
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2016 - 2018
-New Student Orientation (NSO) is a week-long program for first-years and transfer students. -I managed an effective organizing and cleaning team: we set up event spaces, directed parents and students to various event locations, and helped cleaned event spaces
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Xplore Student Leader
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Xplore is a week-long summer program for first-year (and first-generation college) students interested in STEM. As a leader, I planned/scheduled activities, lectures, and excursions for the students. These included visiting the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) to learn more about their different medical programs in depth, with a tour of both the dental and medical doctor teaching labs. The students were also introduced to and created early connections with the STEM faculty, along with having ten new friends their first year. Show less
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Student Laboratory Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Assisted Professor Greta Binford on her spider venom/phylogeny research through preparing gels for gel electrophoresis, performing PCR and upkeep work.Assisted a graduate student in analyzing and sequencing spider DNA data.
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Wag! Group Co.
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United States
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Dog Walker and Sitter
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2017 - 2019
• Entrusted with walking and sitting various dogs • Completed over 200 walks averaging around 1 hour per walk • Entrusted with walking and sitting various dogs • Completed over 200 walks averaging around 1 hour per walk
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Berkeley Humane
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Medicine Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Conducted client communication, education and discharged patients • Prepared patients for surgery and monitored vitals during surgery • Worked alongside RVTs to conduct post-surgery treatment • Conducted client communication, education and discharged patients • Prepared patients for surgery and monitored vitals during surgery • Worked alongside RVTs to conduct post-surgery treatment
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Oakland Animal Services
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Oakland, CA
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Veterinary Assistant Volunteer
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May 2017 - Aug 2018
• Point-person for the kitten nursery – administered vaccines, pathological exams, and trained new interns • Prepared patients pre-surgery, recorded vitals, monitored anesthesia during surgery • Assisted with post-surgery recovery (monitoring, vaccinating, weighing, grooming, feeding) • Established and implemented an effective medical monitoring and recheck system • Point-person for the kitten nursery – administered vaccines, pathological exams, and trained new interns • Prepared patients pre-surgery, recorded vitals, monitored anesthesia during surgery • Assisted with post-surgery recovery (monitoring, vaccinating, weighing, grooming, feeding) • Established and implemented an effective medical monitoring and recheck system
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Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Worked with volunteer veterinarians and RVTs to help low-income and homeless pet owners • Led pets and owners through the PAW process: microchips, vaccines, whole-body check-ups • Worked with volunteer veterinarians and RVTs to help low-income and homeless pet owners • Led pets and owners through the PAW process: microchips, vaccines, whole-body check-ups
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East Bay SPCA
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shelter Volunteer
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
• Helped customers through the adoption process with finding and caring for different pets • Trained and entertained various canines and felines • Helped customers through the adoption process with finding and caring for different pets • Trained and entertained various canines and felines
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Lewis and Clark College
Bachelor’s Degree -
2013 - 2013
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
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