Keira Kucher
Pearl River,NY
Summary
Caring and dedicated Veterinary Technician student seeking an externship that will enhance classroom knowledge with relevant clinical experience. Past working experiences have developed the skills necessary to become a caring, committed, and professional Veterinary Technician.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen Orange Julius
Park Ridge, NJ
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Provided support to fellow team members when needed, creating a cohesive work environment.
- Observed health code regulations and internal policies for cleaning and sanitizing.
- Trained new hires on company procedures and best practices, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Established a rapport with regular customers, fostering a sense of community and loyalty to the establishment.
Animal Caretaker
Rockland BOCES
West Nyack, NY
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Classroom animal caretaker during the February break, spring break, and summer.
- Animals attended to at Rockland BOCES classroom included rabbits, guinea pigs, fancy rats, hamsters, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, a cockatiel, parakeets, ferrets, a chinchilla, a tortoise, a hedgehog, and a beta fish.
- Provided wellness checks, fresh food and water.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment.
- Communicated professionally with my teacher via phone.
- Provided animals with exercise, enrichment, gave treats when asked, used chlorhexidine to disinfect animal cages.
- Documented daily activities, daily behavior, and weight.
Pet Sitter
The Sullivan Family
55 Ehrhardt Road, Pearl River, NY 10965
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Pearl River High School
Pearl River, NY06.2022
High School Diploma -
Rockland County BOCES
West Nyack, NY06.2022
Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and organization
- Positive Attitude
- Reliability
- Small Animal Care
- Exotic pet experience
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Honor roll student at Pearl River High School
- Rockland BOCES CTEC Honor Roll Recipient
- 3.5 GPA
Timeline
Pet Sitter
The Sullivan Family
07.2022 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Rockland BOCES
02.2022 - 09.2022
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen Orange Julius
11.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
Pearl River High School
High School Diploma -
Rockland County BOCES