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Janie McCarthy

North Attleboro,Massachusetts

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship Student

Public Relations American Cancer Society
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for drafting press releases, writing feature articles and pitching them to local papers
  • Responsible for maintaining database of media contacts and media lists
  • Miscellaneous other communication and clerical work as assigned.
  • Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
  • Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.

Office Assistant

Double P
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.

Sales Associate

Auntie Anne's
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
09.2017 - Current
  • Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
  • Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
  • Supported positive behavior reinforcement training methods during walks or playtime sessions for better pet obedience outcomes.

Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisting the doctor in surgeries such as dental cleanings, mass removals, spays, neuters and more
  • Getting a history from owner, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, drawing up vaccines and administering, and much more
  • Answering phone calls, making estimates and sending to owner
  • Talking to clients on the phone and problem solving.

Medical Leave

Hometown VCA
07.2018 - 04.2021

While pregnant, I was really sick and unable to work and perform the duties as assigned. After my daughter was born, took about 2 years off to spend the time with her.

Child Care Provider

Care.com
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Caring for children 3 months- 11 years old.

Veterinary Technician

Hometown VCA
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and surgical procedures
  • Animal care including taking temperatures, heart rates and respiratory readings, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and other duties as assigned
  • Also assisted the front desk with appointment check ins and answering phones.

Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and surgical procedures
  • Animal care including taking temperatures, heart rates and respiratory readings, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and other duties as assigned
  • Helped the practice manager by doing inventory, processing orders and doing orders for the hospital
  • Also applied for the position of a shift lead.

Veterinary Technician

ZippiVet Animal Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and surgical procedures
  • Animal care including taking temperatures, monitoring anesthesia patients, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, taking digital radiographs, and any other duties as assigned
  • Helped manage inventory in Evetpractice
  • Communicated with clients either by phone or email.

Veterinary Technician

Lakeway Veterinary Clinic
10.2014 - 02.2015
  • Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and surgical procedures
  • Animal care including taking temperatures, monitoring anesthesia patients, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, taking digital radiographs, and any other duties as assigned.

Veterinarian Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2014
  • Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and surgical procedures
  • Animal care including taking temperatures, heart rates and respiratory readings, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and other duties as assigned
  • Helped the practice manager by doing inventory, processing orders and doing orders for the hospital
  • Also applied for the position of a shift lead.

Intern

Milton Animal Shelter
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Responsible for raising capital for new shelter and raising public awareness of Shelter location and mission statement
  • Responsible for animal care including walking, feeding, and cleaning.

Special Resident Assistant

Curry College Residence Life
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Resident Assistant for students visiting from Cambridge College
  • Assisted with lockouts, customer service, and ensuring safety in Residence Halls.

Security Student Worker

Curry College Public Safety
- 05.2008
  • Ensured safety in residence halls, while checking guests in.

Resident Assistant

Curry College Residence Life
01.2007 - 05.2008
  • Leader responsible for program development, community-building, and conflict resolution for college residents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Curry College
Milton, MA
12.2010

Skills

  • Experience with computer software programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes
  • Working with software programs such as Avimark, Cornerstone, Petware, Evetpractice and Vetspire

Continued Education

  • Texas A&M 21st annual Vet technician Seminar, March 7th and 8th
  • Its flea, itchy dog and heartworm season presented by Elanco, Talked about the importance of heartworm prevention, and flea cycles
  • Keep Austin Stat: Common Central Texas Emergencies, Courtney Liermann LVT, VTS (ECC), April 28, 2015, Talked about emergency cases, such as rattlesnake bites, Sago palm intoxication, and anaphylaxis., Talked about what medical procedures to follow and what medications will be needed

Volunteer Experience

  • Walk for Strides Against Breast Cancer, Fundraiser walk for Breast Cancer, Yearly participant 2005- present
  • PAWS, no kill animal shelter that fosters dogs and cats, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 935-PAWS, Summer and holiday volunteer since December 2009
  • Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, Fundraiser Walk for Breast Cancer, Participant 9/29/2019

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare
04.2021 - 08.2023

Medical Leave

Hometown VCA
07.2018 - 04.2021

Veterinary Technician

Hometown VCA
07.2018 - 09.2018

Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2018

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
09.2017 - Current

Child Care Provider

Care.com
05.2016 - 01.2020

Veterinary Technician

ZippiVet Animal Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2016

Veterinary Technician

Lakeway Veterinary Clinic
10.2014 - 02.2015

Veterinarian Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2014

Intern

Milton Animal Shelter
05.2010 - 08.2010

Internship Student

Public Relations American Cancer Society
09.2009 - 12.2009

Special Resident Assistant

Curry College Residence Life
06.2008 - 08.2008

Sales Associate

Auntie Anne's
05.2007 - 08.2007

Resident Assistant

Curry College Residence Life
01.2007 - 05.2008

Office Assistant

Double P

Security Student Worker

Curry College Public Safety
- 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Curry College
Janie McCarthy