Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Lydia Cunningham

Winchester Pet Care
Pensacola,FL
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Compassionate animal care professional with experience in diverse environments. Proficient in animal handling and health monitoring, demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail.

Work History

Kennel Attendant

3 Years 10 Months
Winchester Pet Care | 10.2022 - Current
  • Provided daily care and supervision for a variety of dog breeds, ensuring health and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and organized kennel spaces to promote optimal animal comfort.
  • Assisted in administering medication and monitoring health conditions under veterinarian guidance.
  • Trained new staff on proper animal handling techniques and kennel protocols to ensure consistency.

VolunTEEN Trailblazer/Junior Care Taker

2 Years 2 Months
Kansas City Zoo | 06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided care, including preparing specialized diets and cleaning/disinfecting exhibits for penguins.
  • Observed penguins to maintain records on diet and behavior.
  • Adhered to safety protocols (OSHA standards) and maintained secure, clean habitat.
  • Answered public questions and assisted in special events.
  • Knowledge of animal behaviors and nutrition.
  • Strong teamwork, observation and communication skills.

Animal Care Intern

5 Months
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm | 01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in daily care, feeding, diverse farm livestock such as, horses, sheep and chickens.
  • Administered vaccinations to livestock.
  • Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures, ensuring safe environments.
  • Dressed in provided 19th century clothing to support education programming for the historic farm.
  • Handled various equipment and tools at the farm, such as driving a golf cart
  • Gained experience in horse lunging to exercise and train horses.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as animal inventory and feed logs.
  • Performed job indoors and outdoors, all weather.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | 06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | 12-2028

High School Diploma

Olathe East High School | Olathe, KS | 05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Olathe Advanced Technical Center | Olathe, KS | 05-2024

Skills

Maintaining cleanliness
Animal care
Animal handling
Animal bathing
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Adaptable and flexible
Behavior observation

Certification

  • OSHA certification

Timeline

Animal Care Intern

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
01.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Kennel Attendant

Winchester Pet Care
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

VolunTEEN Trailblazer/Junior Care Taker

Kansas City Zoo
06.2022 - 08.2024Read More

The University of West Florida

Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
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Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Olathe East High School

High School Diploma
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Olathe Advanced Technical Center

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
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Lydia Cunningham