Carolina Villalobos

206 Hiester Hall

State College, PA 16802
cmv5055@psu.edu
(908)268-6057

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an animal caretaker zoo specialist at the San Diego Zoo

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Fall 07-Present

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science—Science option Expected graduation 2011

Full Scholarship for the college of Agricultural Sciences

EXPERIENCE

Centre Wildlife Care Summer 2010

Intern as an animal caretaker
• examine wildlife animals for signs of illnesses, diseases, or injuries
• clean and disinfect cages
• sterilize equipment such as feeding utensils and transport carriers for animals

South Branch Veterinary Animal Hospital Summer 2008-2009

• Took readings during dental treatments and surgery
• Insured sterility by cleaning cages and surgical tables
• Assisted the Veterinarian in handling animals during check-up

Dreams Come True Therapeutic Riding Summer 2008

• Assisted in summer camps for handicapped children
• Handled and maintained horses

SKILLS
Language:
•Fluent in speaking Spanish; proficient in writing/reading Spanish
Art:
•drawing and creative thinking

Technical Communication
• Proficient in conveying information through media and writing

ACTIVITIES
Block & Bridle Club member
•Assist in the KYLE animal exposition event in Harrisburg, PA
•Involved in Little International Livestock show participating in the animal exposition and
Showmanship events
•Volunteer for bull clippings in the spring semester preparing bulls for the sale