Natalia Sanchez
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Motivated and compassionate future veterinarian with a focus in small animal general practice. Seeking to utilize strong communication skills to foster a positive work environment and provide exceptional patient care. Especially interested in animal nutrition, internal medicine, and fear-free restraint.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Fundraising Chair
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Fort Collins, CO
09.2021 - Current
- Improved fundraising efforts by establishing and maintaining relationships with 3 local businesses and 12 community organizations.
- Streamlined Spring Banquet event planning to ensure smooth execution of the fundraiser, leading to higher attendance rates and successful outcomes.
Emergency Laboratory Technician
CSU Diagnostic Medical Center
Fort Collins, CO
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Support of the diagnostic service at the Clinical Pathology Lab, processing bloodwork, urine evaluation and troubleshooting analyzer errors
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Diversity and Veterinary Communication Research Assistant
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Fort Collins, CO
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Researched client interactions with veterinarians and technicians, particularly among women and non-binary people of color.
Veterinary Technician
College Hills Veterinary Hospital
College Station, TX
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted preliminary patient workups, gathering and documenting patient history of presenting condition
- Educated clients on preventative care practices, answering all animal health questions
Student Research Assistant
TAMU Comparative Medicine Program
College Station, TX
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Functioned as liaison between primary investigator staff and caretaker staff to improve communication between the two teams and provide better care to laboratory animals
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
Skills
- Technical: Laboratory analysis, client education
- Communication: Fluent in Spanish with formal medical Spanish training, strong interpersonal skills, public speaking
- Leadership: Mentoring, team collaboration, leadership in student organizations
- Additional: Problem-solving, customer service, safety and compliance
Accomplishments
- Chewy Veterinary Leaders Scholarship – Spring 2024
- Colorado State University STRONG Fellowship – Summer 2022 & Summer 2023
Timeline
Diversity and Veterinary Communication Research Assistant
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
11.2022 - 05.2024
Emergency Laboratory Technician
CSU Diagnostic Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2024
School Fundraising Chair
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
College Hills Veterinary Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
Student Research Assistant
TAMU Comparative Medicine Program
05.2019 - 07.2020
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University