Eryn Perkins
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in professional role. Skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care in settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant/kennel Attendant
Mission Road Animal Clinic
Prairie Village, KS
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed daily care and maintenance of animal boarding facility, including cleaning cages and providing food and exercise for dog.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- administered vaccines, prescribed medications to patients instructed by veterinarian
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, and calming animals
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Checked in appointments, gotten medical history
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including grooming stations, office space, storage areas.
- Followed safety protocols when handling large or aggressive animals.
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and play yards.
- Transported animals between veterinary offices and kennel facilities when needed.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Cleaned cages in accordance with health code requirements to ensure sanitary environment for animals.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Stayed on top of animals' health and reported any abnormalities with boarding and hospitalized patients.
- Experience with Avimark.
kennel assistant
Deer Creek Animal Hospital
Overland Park, KS
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
- Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
- Organized daily feeding schedule and ensured that all animals were fed according to their dietary needs.
- Collected and documented animal weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Laundry
- restrain animals when needed such as placing an IV catheter and restraining for x-rays
- Picked up dog waste using bags to dispose of properly.
- Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
- Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Washed and disinfected animals' food and water bowls each day.
- Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
- Moved animals from kennel area to exam area and alerted professionals.
- Documented and reported issues or incidents with animals by communicating with owners and professionals.
- Vacuum and mop hospital
- experience with Covetrus Pulse and Navetor
kennel attendant
Petland
Overland Park, KS
09.2021 - 06.2022
- clean cages
- administer medications
- clean windows
- bathe dogs
- clean litterbox
- feed and water animals
cashier
Hen house, balls foods company
Olathe, KS
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- customer service.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Education
Veterinary Technician (pending) -
Penn Foster College
Online07.2024
graduate -
Olathe South High School
Olathe, KS05.2022
Skills
- Good listener
- Follow instructions
- Work well with others
- Customer service skills
- Hard worker
- Adaptability
- Client Communication
- Animal Handling
- Animal Safety
- Patient bathing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Medication Administration
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Animal restraint
- Animal care
Affiliations
OATC animal science and research is where I really began to learn the different education levels of the veterinary field.
Timeline
Vet Assistant/kennel Attendant
Mission Road Animal Clinic
05.2024 - 07.2024
kennel assistant
Deer Creek Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2024
kennel attendant
Petland
09.2021 - 06.2022
cashier
Hen house, balls foods company
10.2020 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician (pending) -
Penn Foster College
graduate -
Olathe South High School
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