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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kendal Lacovara

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield
Deptford, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
  • Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
  • Intubated patients for anesthetic procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs during anesthetic procedure and reported any abnormalities to Doctor.

Owner

Kendal's Canine Care
Turnersville, NJ
05.2018 - Current
  • Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.

Production Planner

Ethos Biosciences
Swedesboro, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared reports related to performance metrics such as throughput times, lead times, capacity utilization rates.
  • Communicated production and order updates each week to sales team and management through status reports.
  • Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
  • Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
  • Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.

Procurement Specialist

Ethos Biosciences
Swedesboro, NJ
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
  • Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
  • Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
  • Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using Great Plains.

Planning Clerk

Ethos Biosciences
Swedesboro, NJ
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Compiled information on production schedules, material availability, inventory levels and other related matters.
  • Prepared presentations for senior management regarding project plans and progress updates.
  • Analyzed current processes to identify areas of improvement in order to increase productivity.
  • Developed detailed plans outlining tasks, deadlines, resources required.
  • Conducted regular reviews to assess the status of ongoing projects.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Manufacturing Associate

Ethos Biosciences
Swedesboro, NJ
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operate equipment such as forklifts, hand tools and power tools.
  • Adjust machine settings according to product specifications or process changes.
  • Set up and operate a variety of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Inspect raw materials prior to use in the assembly process to ensure they meet established standards.
  • Identify defective components or finished goods items during the inspection process and make appropriate adjustments accordingly.
  • Pack finished products into shipping containers or crates for distribution or storage.
  • Train new employees on proper operation of machines used in the manufacturing process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodbury Jr. Sr. High School
Woodbury, NJ
06-2016

Veterinary Technician Certification -

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Sample Collection
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Veterinary standards and procedures
  • Client Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Euthanasia Assistance
  • Effective Communication
  • Order Placement
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Writing and verbal communication
  • Purchasing Processes
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • Proheart Administration

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Snowboarding

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield
09.2022 - Current

Production Planner

Ethos Biosciences
06.2021 - 08.2022

Procurement Specialist

Ethos Biosciences
06.2021 - 02.2022

Planning Clerk

Ethos Biosciences
04.2021 - 06.2021

Manufacturing Associate

Ethos Biosciences
10.2020 - 04.2021

Owner

Kendal's Canine Care
05.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Woodbury Jr. Sr. High School

Veterinary Technician Certification -

Penn Foster College

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