Justine Mcconnell
Tobyhanna,PA
Summary
Dedicated Vet Tech with a proven track record skilled in critical thinking and effective communication. Adaptable and dependable, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal patient care and team collaboration. Passionate about animal welfare, I continuously seek to enhance my knowledge and improve operational efficiency.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Tech
Summit Dog and Cat Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Vet Tech
Werner Animal Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Help vet with prep of surgeries and appointment
- Open and close hospital
- Get meds ready
- Give shits to any side appointment that come in
- Check in surgeries
- Clean and restock anything that was needed
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Truck Loading
UPS
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Increased overall move efficiency by effectively planning and organizing truck loading to maximize available space and ensure safe transport.
- Increased overall efficiency by optimizing truck loading strategies to maximize space utilization.
- Moved shipping totes from conveyors and packed containers for truck loading.
Kennel Worker
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Adoptions of Cats and dogs
- Clean both cat and dogs cages as well as feeding
- Walk dogs
- Temp evaluations
- Helping vet techs
- Help foster group and foster pets
- Input info for new cats and dogs into system
- answer phone calls
Kennel Worker
Camp Bow Wow
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to New jersey health code guidelines.
- Organized group play sessions to provide socialization opportunities for compatible dogs in our care.
Cashier
QuickChek
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Horse Caretaker
Arabian Rescue
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensured safety of horses by maintaining clean and secure stables at all times.
- Developed strong bonds with horses through consistent care and attention, fostering trust between caretaker and animal.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Administered medications to horses as prescribed by veterinarians, resulting in improved health conditions.
- Enhanced horse health by providing regular grooming, exercise, and proper nutrition.
- Monitored horse behavior for signs of stress or illness, promptly addressing any concerns with veterinary professionals.
- Managed inventory of feed, supplies, and equipment necessary for daily horse care operations.
- Educated new staff members on proper horse handling techniques and safety protocols to ensure consistency in care across the team.
- Get stalls ready for new arrivals
Professional Dog Walker
Morris Animal Inn
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Streamlined invoicing process using digital platforms which improved efficiency.
- Conducted pre-walk assessments to evaluate each dog''s readiness for the walk and identify any potential risks or hazards.
- Ensured dogs'' safety and well-being through attentive supervision during walks.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable dog walking services.
Vet Assistant
Parsippany Animal Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parsippany High School
Lake Hiawatha, NJ06-2012
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
Timeline
Vet Tech
Summit Dog and Cat Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Vet Tech
Werner Animal Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
Truck Loading
UPS
06.2021 - 12.2021
Kennel Worker
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
11.2019 - 07.2021
Kennel Worker
Camp Bow Wow
03.2019 - 09.2020
Cashier
QuickChek
02.2017 - 01.2019
Horse Caretaker
Arabian Rescue
04.2013 - 05.2015
Professional Dog Walker
Morris Animal Inn
06.2012 - 01.2013
Vet Assistant
Parsippany Animal Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Parsippany High School
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