KRISTINE REYELL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with over five years of experience in animal care and customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
A Pinch or A Pound
Lake Placid, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Recruit, hire, and train all new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Track employee attendance, punctuality, and shift scheduling.
- Conduct regular store audits to maintain standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance.
- Manage inventory orders to maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Reconcile daily sales transactions to balance, and log day-to-day revenue.
Veterinary Assistant
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic
Tupper Lake, NY
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted in surgery and surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Assistant
Pretty Paws Pet Grooming
Lake Placid , NY
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted senior groomers during high-demand periods.
- Managed inventory and supply orders.
- Scheduled clients efficiently using a multiline system.
- Removed undercoat and conducted deshedding on double-coated animals such as huskies and malamutes.
- Dematting and trimming of all areas.
- Performed anal gland expressions, baths, teeth cleanings, ear cleanings, and nail trims.
Room Inspector
High Peaks Resort
Lake Placid , NY
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Ensured guest satisfaction with thorough inspections of rooms prior to check-in.
- Collaborated with the housekeeping team to ensure the timely completion of room cleaning tasks.
Assistant
Little Valley Kennel
Malone, NY
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted with record-keeping, appointment scheduling, and inventory management.
- Monitored food and water for all boarded animals.
- Administered medications and followed specific food formulas when needed.
- Bathed and groomed dogs under the direction of the senior groomer.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas clean and sanitized.
Kennel Attendant/Veterinary Assistant
High Peaks Animal Hospital
Raybrook, NY
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and play yards.
- Monitored the food and water of all boarded animals.
- Administered medications and specific food formulas when needed.
- Assisted senior staff with restraint during examination and treatment.
Education
GED -
Franklin Academy High School
Malone, NY06-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Inventory management
- Animal restraint
- Medication administration
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic
03.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant
Pretty Paws Pet Grooming
08.2020 - 04.2021
Store Manager
A Pinch or A Pound
03.2020 - Current
Room Inspector
High Peaks Resort
11.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant
Little Valley Kennel
04.2019 - 11.2019
Kennel Attendant/Veterinary Assistant
High Peaks Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
GED -
Franklin Academy High School