Kaitlyn Hawkins
Kingsville,TX
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Baldwin & Crosstown Animal Clinic
09.2024 - Current
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries. Administered vaccines, pre-anesthesia, and medications (oral, topical, and injectable). Performed and assisted with diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis. Cleaned and packed surgical instruments for autoclave sterilization. Dispensed prescription medications; assisted with euthanasia procedures; logged controlled drugs; scheduled surgeries; answered phone calls and emailed records; recorded treatments and managed medical records and vaccination details; digital system data entry.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and preventive health measures, enhancing overall pet well-being. Provided compassionate support to anxious animals and their owners during visits, fostering trust and comfort. Resolved issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on daily operations and animal handling techniques during examinations, ensuring compliance with best practices and enhancing team proficiency.
Kennel Attendant
Animal Medical Clinic of Kingsville
05.2024 - 10.2026
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure optimal boarding care, managed paperwork for treatment accuracy, and reported inventory levels to support smooth facility operations.
- Provided care for dogs through walking and bathing, ensuring proper hygiene and replenishing food and water bowls to support overall patient health. Ensured feline boarders had daily replenishment of food and water as well as a clean environment through regular litter box replacement.
- Monitored boarding animal conditions and reported signs of illness or injury to veterinary teams, assisted with handling, restraint, supply restocking, vaccine preparation, medication administration, and conducted diagnostic tests. Adhered to boarding pets' medication schedules and dietary needs.
- Engaged with clients during boarding pet intake and release and provided informative tours to enhance client experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of the clinic's treatment areas, offices, lobby, breakroom, exam rooms, and kennels through mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting, ensuring a hygienic environment for patients. Washed, dried, and folded laundry to maintain operational efficiency.
Volunteer
Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported clinical staff with daily operations, including vaccine preparation, medication filling, and diagnostic tests, ensuring smooth patient examinations and care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
- Assisted with radiographic imaging and prepared containers for white-tailed deer tissue samples for Chronic Wasting Disease testing.
- Cleaned treatment areas and exam room surfaces to promote sanitation. Restocked necessary supplies and cleaned surgical instruments to ensure seamless operation of the clinic. Regularly cleaned kennels and the large animal pens for animal welfare.
- Partnered with other volunteers to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Volunteer
Animal Rescue Kleberg (ARK) Animal Shelter
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted staff with routine operations, enhancing efficiency and upholding cleanliness across facility areas to improve animal welfare for potential adopters.
- Conducted thorough cleaning of kennels, litter boxes, and feeding supplies to maintain health standards for shelter animals, ensuring optimal care through regular replenishment of food and water.
- Removed waste from the yard and replaced litter boxes to maintain a clean and safe play area.
- Engaged with shelter animals, fostering positive interactions and socialization.
Volunteer
Humane Society of Harlingen
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Replenished food and water bowls for shelter animals to support health and well-being. Cleaned kennels daily to promote a hygienic environment for animals. Walked and entertained dogs with toys to encourage exercise and mental stimulation. Syringe-fed young kittens and monitored weight to track development progress.
- Created memos detailing dogs available for adoption, increasing outreach efforts and supporting adoption initiatives.
- Assisted staff during vaccination clinics by restraining patients and preparing vaccinations.
- Maintained cleanliness of surgical instruments and intubation tubes to ensure safety standards. Washed, dried, and folded laundry for efficient shelter operations.
Volunteer
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital PLLC
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations at veterinary hospital, enhancing workflow and patient care.
- Handled and restrained patients for examinations and treatments. Prepared vaccines and filled prescriptions for various animal patients.
- Cleaned facility by mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting treatment areas and exam rooms. Maintained cleanliness of kennels to ensure a hygienic environment. Washed, dried, and folded laundry to maintain operational efficiency.
- Provided care for dogs through walking and bathing, ensuring proper hygiene and replenishing food and water bowls to support overall patient health.
Volunteer
Altas Palmas Animal Clinic
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared vaccines, filled prescriptions, and conducted heartworm and fecal float tests to enhance patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels through mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting, ensuring a hygienic environment for patients. Provided proper hygiene and care for dogs by walking and bathing them, and replenished food and water bowls to support patient care.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations, contributing to overall team efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture - Animal Science
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
Harlingen, TX05-2020
Skills
- Animal care
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Dependability
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
Certified Veterinary Assistant- Level I (May 2020-Present)
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Baldwin & Crosstown Animal Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Animal Medical Clinic of Kingsville
05.2024 - 10.2026
Volunteer
Animal Rescue Kleberg (ARK) Animal Shelter
10.2023 - 10.2023
Volunteer
Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Humane Society of Harlingen
07.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital PLLC
10.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Altas Palmas Animal Clinic
09.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
Bachelor of Agriculture - Animal Science
Texas A&M University - Kingsville