Kara Vidulich
Wappingers Falls
Summary
Compassionate animal care specialist with extensive hands-on experience in fostering animal well-being. Skilled in managing diverse animal care tasks while delivering exceptional customer service. Demonstrates attention to detail and effective communication, ensuring a positive experience for clients and their pets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
North Weschester Veterinary Office
Cortlandt Manor
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinary staff with appointments, lab work, diagnostic imaging, and surgery to support efficient hospital operations.
- Ensured health and safety of animals during care, fostering trust with clients.
- Maintained clean environment for coworkers, pets, and clients by completing daily checklists, ensuring safety and comfort.
Front Desk
L.A. Bikini
Jacksonville
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Greeted and checked in clients, answered phone calls, and provided detailed information on services and memberships to enhance client experience.
- Proactively update, schedule, and prebook appointments while maintaining booking accuracy.
- Perform studio opening and closing tasks including checking emails/voicemails and counting the register.
- Presented and sold memberships, demonstrating strong work ethic and positive attitude to foster client relationships.
Volunteer
Jacksonville Humane Society
Jacksonville
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Cared for foster kittens by feeding, cleaning litter boxes, and providing enrichment to support their well-being.
- Maintained detailed records of animal care and feeding schedules to ensure consistent and effective kitten care.
- Provided companionship to foster kittens and shelter animals to enhance their emotional health and socialization.
Sales Associate/Keyholder
Bath & Body Works
Poughkeepsie
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Remained one of the top sellers by contributing to the team’s success in surpassing our annual sales goal.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by utilizing product knowledge and understanding client needs.
- Coordinated in-store events that attracted customers and maximized store traffic to optimize KPI performance.
- Executed opening and closing procedures, including register counting, cash handling, and money depositing.
Lead Kennel Worker/Veterinary Assistant
Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital
Wappingers Falls
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive animal care through walking, feeding, administering medications, grooming, and offering enrichment.
- Ensured cleanliness of exam rooms, surgical equipment, kennels, and litter boxes to prevent disease spread and maintain a sanitary environment.
- Assisted staff with blood analyses, physical exams, nail trims, vaccinations, X-rays, and surgery prep.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of time spent with animals to facilitate payment processing and service itemization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Business Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida05.2025
Skills
- Animal Care
- Restraint and Handling
- Animal behavior
- Veterinary terminology
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
Personal Information
Hobbies: Dressage rider and champion of my first horse show in 2021., Basic knowledge of equine tacking, handling, grooming, and behavior., Dog walking through my professional profile on Rover.com.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
North Weschester Veterinary Office
07.2025 - Current
Front Desk
L.A. Bikini
08.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Jacksonville Humane Society
10.2022 - 04.2024
Sales Associate/Keyholder
Bath & Body Works
08.2020 - 08.2022
Lead Kennel Worker/Veterinary Assistant
Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Business Management
University of North Florida