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Caitlyn Denny

Kalamazoo

Summary

Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with a year of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time. Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills. Compassionate veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker with experience in providing support to veterinarians during procedures, maintaining clean and organized work environments, and caring for animals in clinical settings. Skilled in handling a variety of animals safely and effectively, administering medications as directed, and assisting with laboratory tests. Known for improving animal care protocols, enhancing efficiency in clinics, and contributing positively to team dynamics. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Bather

Woofers Grooming Salon
Portage
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Scrubbed, shampooed, and conditioned dogs of all sizes and breeds.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the facility at all times.
  • Applied flea treatments as instructed by the owner.
  • Assisted in bathing dogs that were difficult to handle or had special needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized tubs, tools, and equipment after each use.
  • Checked for any skin issues such as sores, cuts, or ticks on the animal's body prior to bathing them.
  • Monitored animals for signs of distress or discomfort during bath time.
  • Toweled off pets after baths to remove excess water from fur coat.
  • Notified owners when an issue was found with their pet's health or condition during a grooming session.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School
Plainwell, MI
05-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Assistant

Ross Medical Education College
Portage, MI

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Veterinary standards and procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Veterinary terminology
  • Animal restraint
  • Team collaboration
  • Stress management
  • Surgical assistance

Timeline

Bather

Woofers Grooming Salon
11.2023 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Assistant

Ross Medical Education College