ADIN STANTON
Champaign,IL
Summary
Animal Science major on the pre-vet track at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passionate about working with animals and eager to gain hands-on experience in veterinary and animal care fields.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
VET ASSISTANT TECH
Loving Paws Pet Clinic
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Enhanced patient record accuracy by efficiently gathering and documenting client history.
- Facilitated safe veterinary exams through expert animal restraint and assistance.
- Streamlined prescription processes by managing refills and supporting lab test execution.
- Maintained clinic cleanliness through diligent kennel cleaning and dog bathing.
- Improved workflow by safely handling large and reactive animals during procedures.
ANIMAL KEEPER
Lambs Farm
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Skilled in feeding, watering, and keeping track of the health and behavior of a wide range of animals (300+).
- Experienced in maintaining clean, safe habitats through routine cleaning, sanitizing, and adding enrichment.
- Comfortable teaching individuals and groups about animal behavior, basic biology, and conservation practices.
ANIMAL CARE INTERN
Champaign County Humane Society
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Walked and exercised dogs every day, ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
- Cleaned kennels and cat areas, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment for the animals
- Followed proper safety protocols, including wearing and changing gloves when handling animals and cleaning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences (Pre-Veterinary Concentration)
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2027
High School Diploma -
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake, IL06.2023
Skills
- Animal behavior
- Animal care
- Veterinary medicine
- Client education
- Animal restraint
- Team communication
Timeline
VET ASSISTANT TECH
Loving Paws Pet Clinic
08.2025 - 10.2025
ANIMAL CARE INTERN
Champaign County Humane Society
09.2024 - 12.2024
ANIMAL KEEPER
Lambs Farm
07.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences (Pre-Veterinary Concentration)
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
Grayslake Central High School
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Rescue Center Costa Rica – Alajuela, Costa Rica
• Assisted with care and rehabilitation of tropical wildlife including parrots, monkeys, sloths, and ocelots
• Supported animal handling, emergency response protocols, and observed wildlife surgeries and zoonotic disease management
Anti-Cruelty – Chicago, IL
• Preformed pre-operative feline care including injections, intubation, and chest tube placement
• Safely restrained cats and observed spay neuter and other surgical procedures
Large Animal ICU – University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
• Shadowed veterinarians during exams, imaging, suturing, joint injections, and euthanasia
• Gained exposure to large animal critical care, diagnostics, and treatment procedures