Latisha Sanchez
Raleigh
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horse Caretaker
Brinnwood Farm LLC
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured optimal horse health through daily care, grooming, and feeding practices.
- Monitored horse behavior, promptly reporting health abnormalities to management.
- Maintained feeding schedules by measuring and distributing feed and supplements.
- Administered prescribed medications, contributing to improved health conditions in horses.
- Managed inventory of feed and supplies essential for daily horse care.
Veterinary Shadowing Student
Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Services
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced animal health management by assisting in diagnosis and treatment processes.
- Gained expertise in addressing lameness and reproductive disorders in large animals.
- Acquired skills in blood collection, centrifugation, and vaccine preparation techniques.
- Participated in farm consultations, observing diagnostic and surgical procedures closely.
- Supported equine reproductive health through observed artificial insemination and ultrasounds.
Veterinary Assistant
Shepherd’s Vineyard Animal Hospital
- Assisted in administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian, while ensuring accurate documentation of each patient’s visit.
- Provided attentive care to hospitalized and isolation ward patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering treatments, and supporting recovery.
- Triaged and assisted with walk-in emergency cases.
- Supported diagnostic efforts by positioning patients for imaging and collecting lab samples—including feces, urine, and blood—for in-house testing.
- Set up surgical suites and equipment, maintained sterile fields, and closely monitored anesthetized patients to reduce complications.
- Provided compassionate support during euthanasia procedures and maintained precise controlled drug records.
- Contributed to strong client relationships through clear communication and pet health education.
Veterinary Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in examinations and treatments of animals, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, adhering to health protocols.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures and treatments.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Supported scheduling of appointments, optimizing workflow for efficient patient care delivery.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Agriculture Business Administration
North Carolina State University
01.2026
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Central Carolina Community College
01.2023
Skills
- Horse handling
- Job shadowing
- Time management
- Email and telephone etiquette
- Observation proficiency
- Fast learner
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sample collection
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Attention to detail
- Active learning
- Bilingual in English and German
Accomplishments
- Collegiate Senior High Point Individual Overall
- Collegiate Senior High Point Individual in Performance
- 9th Individual Reasons Senior
- 4th High team Performance Judging
2025 AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contes
2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Certification
Fear Free Certified
Extracurriculars
Horseback Riding
- Dressage
- Low-level Eventing
- H/J
- Riding green horses under guidance from a trainer
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Veterinary Shadowing Student
Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Services
04.2024 - Current
Horse Caretaker
Brinnwood Farm LLC
04.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Shepherd’s Vineyard Animal Hospital
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Central Carolina Community College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Agriculture Business Administration
North Carolina State University