Jalene J.K Shotwell
Summary
Dedicated candidate with experience providing support to animals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.Multitasking Veterinary Assistant with a great work ethic and excellent job attendance. Focused on team success and achieving positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Beresford Veterinary Clinic
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared and administered medications, vaccines and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in monitoring vitals in surgical procedures
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Kennel Assistant
Kona Veterinary Service
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Reported signs of illness, disease, and injury to veterinarians
- Assisted in administering heartworm tests
- Venipuncture for lab analysis
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Held anxious dogs as doctors continued their exam
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems.
Daycare and Boarding Kennel
Paws University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
Cashier
Lowes
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
Veterinary Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05-2026
Veterinarian Assistant Certification -
Windward Community College
06.2024
High School Diploma -
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Kailua Kona, Hawaii05.2022
Skills
- Animal physical condition monitoring
- Animal feeding and nutrition
- Facility laundry and cleaning
- Vaccine administration
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal restraint
- Kennel maintenance
- Animal bathing
- Inoculation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and compassion towards animals
- Reception support
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Beresford Veterinary Clinic
10.2024 - 08.2025
Kennel Assistant
Kona Veterinary Service
05.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier
Lowes
03.2022 - 07.2022
Daycare and Boarding Kennel
Paws University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
Veterinarian Assistant Certification -
Windward Community College
High School Diploma -
Makua Lani Christian Academy
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