Sheena Tenesaca 1725 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11325

347-781-7885
Sheenalesleyst@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: To provide quality veterinary care for all pets, educate clients on all aspects of pet health, and maintain a
safe and pleasant hospital environment are the duties of this role all while improving my skills to be the best animal care
provider I can be.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ Expected Graduation: May 2023

 Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science

Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ Graduated: Dec 2020

 Biology A.S.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Veterinary Emergency Group | Carle Place, NY Aug 2021 – Present

Hospital Assistant/Technician
 Assist with blood work as well as running blood work on Idexx, Procyte and Catalyst DX machines.
 Help administer medications to animals Via intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular, and oral
 Assist in digital radiographs
 Assist in emergency surgeries
 Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
 Attend to the caretaking needs of the pets by feeding, walking, and keeping a clean and safe environment for their
stays like sanitizing kennels and providing beds, towels or blankets.
 Checking in pets for their stay at the hospital, maintaining charts by going through all charges on the invoice.

Business, Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Management HCCC | Jersey City, NJ March 2019 – January 2021
Temporary Student Assistant/ Federal Work Study
 Assisted in setting up appointments for deans and staff.
 Helped Answer and transfer calls to appropriate location.
 Assisted in writing report, memos, and other documents.
 Assist students with filling out their rental or school uniform and supplies.
 Hold Access to keys for different purposes.

Newport Eats Diner | Jersey City, NJ October 2019 – November 2020

Hostess
 Greeted guests as they enter and putting them on a waiting list as necessary.
 Assigned guests to tables, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of
customers.
 Engaged with guests to ensure they are happy with food and service.
 Helped answer phone calls, taking reservations, and answering questions.
 Had a proper knowledge of the menu and its potential changes.

References available upon request

  Helped out with other positions in the restaurant as needed.
NuCare Pharmacy & Supplies | New York City, NY September 2017 – June 2019
Pharmacy Technician
 Received prescriptions, billed insurance for medication and pharmacy supplies..
 Assisted in dispensing and compounding medication as well as packing it up
 Handle inventory of supplies needed in the pharmacy.
 Assisted in calling doctors, hospitals and insurance to help make changes on rx and obtain prior authorizations
 Helped set up deliveries for patients residing nearby & for Senior Centers.

Rite Aid Pharmacy | Corona, NY Aug 2012 – Aug 2017

Pharmacy Technician
 Submit billing insurance for medication.
 Receive prescription, dispense and packed medication for patients.
 Handle cash register and process customer transaction.
 Handle inventory of supplies needed in the pharmacy.
 Call insurance for prior authorizations and verification of coverage.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Hilltop Farm June 2008 – August 2008

300 hrs Work Volunteer (Required for HS Program).
 Assisted in the feeding, cleaning and maintaining of farm animal habitats.
 Assisted in moving goats from pasture to home fields.
 Help with watering and weeding plants and occasional planting.

Queens Animal Shelter February 2009 – June 2011

Kennel Assistant
 Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas to control the spread of disease.
 Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet list and schedule.
 Report significant changes of animals health to Veterinarians or Medical Professional.
 Accompany any animal to possible adoption clients.

SKILLS

 Language Skills: Spanish and English  Software Skills: Microsoft, Word, Excel,
 Animal Handling Skills: Animal restraining, PowerPoint, PrimeRx Software, NexGen
 Technical Skills: Administer Vaccine, Injections Software
via IV, IM and SQ

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Dean’s List Award in 2019 at Hudson County Community College for a 3.7 GPA
 Phi Theta Kappa honors Award in 2019 for GPA 3.7
 Boys and Girls Scholarship Spring 2020 of $2000 for Future graduating seniors

References available upon request

References available upon request