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Catherine Lill

Great Barrington,MA

Summary

Educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. 10 years of working with animals professionally and 5 years of volunteer experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Care Technician

Berkshire Humane Society
  • Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
  • Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.

Office Assistant

Apex Automotive
06.2022 - Current
  • Housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, dishes
  • Occasionally deliver parts
  • Re-stock inventory
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing

Animal Caretaker

VCA Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.

Vet Tech Assistant

VCA All Caring
06.2020 - 06.2021


  • In take of patients
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
  • Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted with blood draws, x-rays, dentals, nail trims
  • Helped document vital signs of patients during surgeries and recovery
  • Administered medications and fluids when needed
  • Reception; answering phones, booking appointments, appointment reminders, etc.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.

Education

2 year collage graduate in Animal Care -

Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
01.2010

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Animal Care
  • Kennel Experience
  • Pet handling
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Animal Nutrition

Certification

Animal Care, 2010, Present

Timeline

Office Assistant

Apex Automotive
06.2022 - Current

Animal Caretaker

VCA Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Vet Tech Assistant

VCA All Caring
06.2020 - 06.2021

Animal Care Technician

Berkshire Humane Society

2 year collage graduate in Animal Care -

Berkshire Community College
Catherine Lill