AVERI TAYLOR
Veterinary Professional
Oakland,ME
Summary
Proven, driven, and dedicated candidate with unique experiences seeking a career that makes a true impact to the people and animals served. Adaptable, compassionate, and continual learner, eager to contribute to the veterinary field by providing high-quality care, promoting animal welfare, and continuously growing as a veterinary professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Winthrop Veterinary Hospital
1 2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with exams, treatments, and critical procedures, prepared lab samples, managed front desk operations, and provided compassionate care while educating pet owners on proper pet care.
Culinary Specialist
Army National Guard
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with chefs to prepare high-quality meals, managed culinary logistics to maintain proper inventory, and demonstrated respect, integrity, and personal courage in fulfilling civic duties with loyalty.
Animal Care Instructor
Arc Broward
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Taught Animal Care skills, including animal identification, behavior, safety, first aid, and grooming, while collaborating with Abandoned Pet Rescue and Broward County Animal Care to support student success and contribute to curriculum development.
Education Technician (III)
Watch Me Shine
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained positive, patient, and warm-hearted attitude while executing lesson plans, collaborating with providers and team personnel, and ensuring accurate daily documentation and client charting.
Student Research Assistant
University of Maine
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted advisor in research lab by overseeing projects, calibrating pipettes, taking fluid samples, following in-vitro protocols, and working with wireless data logger.
Kennel Attendant
Hometown Veterinary Care
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in providing exceptional pet care, sterilizing surgical equipment, managing inventory, monitoring post-operative care, and restraining animals, ensuring smooth daily operations for veterinarians.
Patient Nutrition Associate
St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Visited and communicated with patients, delivered food carts to hospital floors and meals to individual patients, processed daily paperwork and documentation, communicated clearly with dietician, worked effectively in team-oriented atmosphere, and achieved patient satisfaction goals.
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Trained and coached staff on restaurant operations and customer service, while maintaining flexibility and upholding health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with regulations.
Dog and Cat Caretaker
Fairfield Kennels
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided care for animals by managing feeding, administering medications, maintaining exercise routines, assisting with grooming, and supporting reception duties while gaining hands-on experience with animals facing medical conditions and behavioral challenges.
Education
Master of Science - Shelter Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Veterinary Science
University of Maine
Orono, ME 01.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
Communication
Leadership
Flexibility
Animal Care
Supporting Developmentally Challenged
Collaborative
Certification
Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program, Fear Free - 07/01/24
Accomplishments
- CUGR Fellowship
- Army Service Coin
- Dean's List Spring 2021
- Dean's List Spring 2022
Researchfunding
- Center for Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Orono, ME -12/01/21
- J. Franklin Witter Undergraduate Research Fund, Orono, ME -12/01/21
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Shelter Medicine
University of Florida
08.2023 - Current
Animal Care Instructor
Arc Broward
09.2022 - 12.2023
Education Technician (III)
Watch Me Shine
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Research Assistant
University of Maine
10.2021 - 05.2022
Kennel Attendant
Hometown Veterinary Care
01.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Nutrition Associate
St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Veterinary Science
University of Maine
01.2019 - 05.2022
Culinary Specialist
Army National Guard
03.2018 - Current
Dog and Cat Caretaker
Fairfield Kennels
11.2016 - 08.2017
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen
05.2015 - 06.2020
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Winthrop Veterinary Hospital
1 2024 - Current