Estefania Matamoros
Experiences and Skills
Estefania Matamoros
Estefania Matamoros
711 NW 10th St, Gainesville, Fl. 32601
(407)284-8505
Driven pre-veterinary professional with a strong foundation in shelter medicine, nonprofit animal welfare, and community outreach. Experienced in clinical care, infectious disease prevention, and fundraising initiatives to expand access to veterinary services. I am passionate about advancing animal health and welfare while pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Experience:
University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
Gainesville Fl.
June 2024- Currently
Position: Technician Assistant
Assistants are responsible for assisting with client and patient interactions, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and managing inventory and stock. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: patient restraint and other animal handling; sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, organizing, and basic cleaning. Sanitize cages and kennels—restocking supplies. Help with admission and discharge of patients.
Tela Gainesville
Gainesville, Fl
January 2024- Currently
Position: Assistant Manager
Overseeing various aspects of the restaurant and ensuring smooth operation. Training new upcoming employees, serving, cashier duties, cooking, closing, and opening. Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing any inquiries.
The Veterinary Center at Hunter’s Crossing
Gainesville, Fl
September 2022- November 2022
Position: Veterinary Technician
Assisting with the handling, restraint, examination, and monitoring condition of animals. Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments. Laboratory work such as blood tests, urinalysis, and fecal exams. Surgery assistance such as preparing surgical equipment, assisting during surgeries, and monitoring anesthesia.
Country Critters Veterinary Clinic
Gainesville, Fl
May 2022- June 2022
Position: Veterinary Technician
Assisting with the handling, restraint, examination, and monitoring condition of animals. Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments. Laboratory work such as blood tests, urinalysis, and fecal exams. Surgery assistance such as preparing surgical equipment, assisting during surgeries, and monitoring anesthesia.
Camp Run a Mutt
Gainesville, Fl
April 2021- June 2021
Position: Field Technician
Duties In charge of the yard. Make sure everything in the field was the way it should be. Be all the time aware of the dogs in the field. Make sure they have fresh water at every moment of the day.
All Creatures Pet Lodge
Winter Springs, FL
October 2019- December 2019
Position: Kennel Technician
Clean all the kennels for boarding dogs, walking boarding dogs as well as daycare dogs, keeping the boarding building nice and clean for tours or visitors, laundry, making sure boarding dogs have been fed and given water, setting up runs for the next day, bathing dogs that are leaving that day.
Town Care Dental
Winter Park, FL
May 2019 - October 2019
Position: Front Desk
Scanned documents, checked patients in and out , and scheduled appointments.
Skills:
- Fluent in English and Spanish
SKILLS
Adaptability in Resource-Limited Settings
Throughout my Master’s in Shelter Medicine, I have developed the ability to adapt clinical decision-making to environments where resources, time, and information may be limited. Shelter medicine often requires balancing ideal medical care with realistic constraints, and I have learned to prioritize interventions that provide the greatest impact on both individual animals and the overall population. This adaptability allows me to remain effective and solution-oriented, even in high-pressure or unpredictable situations.
Communication and Education
My graduate work has emphasized the importance of clear, accessible communication for diverse audiences, including shelter staff, adopters, and the public. Through creating presentations, SOPs, and educational materials, I have learned to translate complex medical concepts into practical, easy-to-understand information. This ensures that recommendations are not only understood but also implemented effectively, improving animal welfare and community engagement.
Program Development and Strategic Thinking
During my Master’s program, I have developed skills in designing and evaluating programs that address gaps in veterinary care, such as preventive care clinics and shelter protocols. I have learned to think beyond individual cases and consider broader system-level impacts, including resource allocation, community needs, and sustainability. This ability allows me to contribute to long-term solutions that improve access to care and reduce shelter intake.
Courses Taken
VME 6810 Veterinary Medicine/ Shelter Systems
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VME6811 Shelter Animal Health
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VME6813 Behavior Health in Shelter
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VME6814 Principles of teaching for Animal Shelters
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VME6842 Fundraising and Development for Animal Welfare Organizations
VME6910 Supervised Research in Shelter Medicine
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VME6815 Animal Shelter Population Management by the Metrics
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VME6816 The role of the Animal Shelter in Protecting Community and Public Health
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VME6951 Communicating Research About Shelter Medicine
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VME High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter
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VME6841 Communications and marketing for Animal Welfare Organizations
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VME6950 Capstone Project Presentation
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