Candace Summers
Saint Paul
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DVM Candidate C/O 2029
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Serving as Student Ambassador for the Class of 2030 and future veterinary medicine candidates.
- Sled Dog Medicine Club Member - Beargrease 2026.
- Student Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society Member.
- Surgery Club Member.
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center Of Marin
San Rafael, CA
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Teamed with over twenty veterinarians and nurses to deliver emergency services for approximately 150 patients per week.
- Served as the surgical coordinator for two surgeons, managing appointments, client communication, intakes, discharges, and treatments in order facilitate constant communication and schedule flow for the surgery department.
Research Assistant
Ethos Veterinary Health
San Rafael, CA
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Collected and prepared samples for Ethos Precision Medicine Umbrella Study to study Hemangiosarcoma (Ethos-PUSH).
- Attended weekly meetings with the eight top lead Ethos researchers and administrative staff as the hospital liaison.
- Provided administrative support to the research lead, pulling data from seven hospitals in order to provide up-to-date information for each week's presentation.
Research Intern
Ethos Discovery
Alameda, Ca
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Created graphical abstracts for thirteen chapters of a new veterinary chemotherapy book in time for the May publishing date.
- Coordinated with ten veterinary oncologists and researchers to create a clear and cohesive product.
Deputy Director
US Navy
Alameda, CA
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Led a team of thirty-two people to manage 700 Navy Reservists to be able to deploy in a moment's notice.
- Served as the direct liaison between the US and Japanese Navy.
- Developed leadership framework among new tactically relevant arenas while meeting financial and operational goals.
- Saved two million dollars by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems due to a lack of military resources.
- Served as the property manager and liaison between the domestic violence safe-house positioned on discreet US Navy property, providing support and safety for domestic violence victims.
Naval Flight Officer
US Navy
Lemoore, CA
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Excelled in the tactical skills required to fly in the F/A-18F Super Hornet as the Weapons Systems Operator.
- Led teams of various aircraft platforms to execute missions in support of ground troops in Afghanistan.
- Planned and executed new tactics over the Red Sea in opposition of the chemical warfare attacks in Syria.
- Briefed superiors and peers on readiness, equipment status and enemy tactics on intelligence basis to enable sound decision making.
Volunteer
Friends Of Alameda Animal Shelter
Alameda, CA
12.2019 - 05.2025
- Cared for and socialized dogs, cats, and rabbits.
- Worked with hard-to-handle dogs and cats in order to provide socialization and comfort in order to improve their likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted in the spay and neuter clinic, caring for animals in recovery, prepared surgery tables, sanitized tools used in surgery and prepares surgery packs and gowns.
Volunteer
Berkeley Humane
Berkeley, CA
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Trained in adult and neonatal canine and feline care.
- Set-up and coordinated mobile adoption events, to include driving large vehicles with animals to and from events.
- Served as the adoption counselor for eight events, counseling new adoption families on the paperwork and care required when homing a new pet.
Member
California Rare Fruit Growers
Golden Gate Chapter, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Dedicated to learning about environment and biological relations within one another.
Member
Alameda Backyard Growers
Alameda, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Donate self-grown fruits and vegetables to the Alameda Food Bank.
- Attend classes and webinars on different tops of soil, plant and environmental health.
Retail Associate
Annie's Annuals And Perennials
Richmond, CA
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided primary support and education to both customers and staff in challenging, fast-paced environment at the start of and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Forklift qualified / daily operator.
Legal Officer
US Navy
Alameda, CA
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Represented the US Navy as prosecution for 22 cases in court and won 20 cases.
- Discussed, advised, and debated outcomes of 22 cases in trial.
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to ensure competency and lack of biases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, trial and exhibit binders for oral argument and depositions.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills and contracts.
- Educated employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Oversaw 22 court proceedings to provide guidance to jurors and ensure compliance with rules of military procedure from attorneys and litigants.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as DUIs, financial concerns, restraining orders, sexual assault and military law.
- Assessed proposed actions and employee conduct for potential liability and offered suggestions for risk management and remedy.
Security Officer
US Navy
Alameda, CA
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of a U.S. Navy facility which housed both Navy and Marine Corps staff and assets, with access points from both land and water.
- Created and implemented a self-contained security system, working with local law enforcement and fire departments to ensure personnel and facility safety.
- Created disaster relief and emergency guidelines for the base and conducted various training programs for over 700 personnel.
Civilian Personnel Manager
US Navy
Alameda, CA
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed 2 full-time civilian employees.
- Directed quality assurance program, including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Devoted special emphasis for employees regarding punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record and consistently arriving to work, ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business with local hotels and restaurants through relentless pursuit of conflict resolution, protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Saved over $2 million by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems due to a lack of military resources.
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinary Cardiology Partners
Sausalito, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Assist travel Cardiologist with client customer service and animal restraint during examinations.
Supply Approving Officer
US Navy
Alameda, CA
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Reviewed and approved spending for all contracts and supplies.
- Managed a budget of over $4 million.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Worked with local contract companies to resolve supply problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Science
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-2008
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
- Navy and Marine Corps Air Medal (Strike/Flight)
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Naval Flight School Honor Graduate
Timeline
DVM Candidate C/O 2029
University of Minnesota
09.2025 - Current
Research Intern
Ethos Discovery
02.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Ethos Veterinary Health
10.2021 - 05.2025
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinary Cardiology Partners
01.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center Of Marin
09.2020 - 05.2025
Retail Associate
Annie's Annuals And Perennials
04.2020 - 09.2020
Volunteer
Friends Of Alameda Animal Shelter
12.2019 - 05.2025
Member
California Rare Fruit Growers
07.2019 - Current
Member
Alameda Backyard Growers
12.2018 - Current
Volunteer
Berkeley Humane
11.2017 - 09.2019
Deputy Director
US Navy
04.2015 - 03.2020
Legal Officer
US Navy
04.2015 - 03.2020
Security Officer
US Navy
04.2015 - 03.2020
Civilian Personnel Manager
US Navy
04.2015 - 02.2019
Supply Approving Officer
US Navy
03.2015 - 02.2017
Naval Flight Officer
US Navy
08.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Science
United States Naval Academy