Cameron Doran
Carbondale
Summary
Dedicated veterinary professional with five years of hands-on experience in patient care and clinical support. Expertise includes animal handling, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and customer service. Seeking enrollment through Penn Fosters AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program, beginning 2027, to enhance clinical competencies and achieve credentialing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Marion, Illinois
01.2026 - Current
- Crafted and executed menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Managed grill equipment operations while ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with kitchen personnel to ensure timely and efficient meal service during high-demand periods, servicing over 100 people in peak period.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to enhance efficiency in cooking tasks during peak service periods.
- Adjusted swiftly to evolving menu offerings and unique customer requests.
Lead Cook
Pagliai's Pizza
Carbondale, Illinois
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed a team of 10-12 kitchen staff to maintain streamlined processes and enhance service quality.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated supply orders to maintain operational efficiency and meet demand.
- Maintained optimal supply levels at stations to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with front-of-house personnel to optimize timely meal service during high-demand periods.
- Executed high-volume order fulfillment to uphold superior food standards and enhance customer satisfaction.
Kennel Attendant
Brown Animal Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Cared for 5-10 dogs and cats daily by feeding, watering, exercising, and monitoring behavior, promoting their health and well-being.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment by disinfecting enclosures, laundering bedding, and following established infection-control procedures.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes and promptly reported concerns to veterinary staff.
- Safely handled and restrained animals of various sizes and temperaments while minimizing stress and ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
- Assisted veterinary staff with daily kennel operations while providing courteous, compassionate service to pet owners during boarding and discharge.
Receptionist
Brown Animal Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate customer service to over 30 clients per day by greeting clients, answering multi-line phone calls, scheduling appointments, and addressing pet owners' questions and concerns.
- Coordinated daily appointment schedules, managed emergency bookings, and optimized patient flow in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, processed patient documentation, and ensured timely communication between clients and medical staff using Cornerstone.
- Processed client payments, prepared treatment estimates, explained invoices, and maintained accurate daily financial records.
- Supported veterinarians and technicians by coordinating client communication, organizing administrative tasks, maintaining front office operations, and ensuring an efficient clinic workflow.
Assistant Veterinary Technician
Brown Animal Hospital
Peoria, IL
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Assisted veterinarians in performing over 30 examinations and diagnostic procedures for diverse animal species, per day
- Administered safe restraint techniques for animal patients during medical procedures to maintain patient safety and comfort.
- Executed patient preparation, sterile equipment maintenance, recovery monitoring, and post-operative care assistance to enhance surgical outcomes.
- Performed laboratory sample collection to ensure accurate diagnostic testing using venipuncture, radiography, and urine collection.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments by monitoring TPR, mucous membrane color, CRT, and overall patient condition, promptly reporting abnormalities to the veterinarian.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Online05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2026
Skills
- Cash Handling & Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
- Retail Sales & Product Knowledge
- Operational efficiency
- Quality Control & Attention to Detail
- Time management
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Front desk management
- Animal Care & Patient Handling
- Food Safety
- Clinical support
Timeline
Grill Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
01.2026 - Current
Lead Cook
Pagliai's Pizza
09.2024 - 12.2025
Kennel Attendant
Brown Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Brown Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2024
Assistant Veterinary Technician
Brown Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale