MacKenna Bookamyer
York,PA
Summary
Qualified graduate student with extensive background in veterinary studies. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional animal care and support, highlighting experience in clinical settings and animal wellness programs. Proven skills in diagnostics and patient management. Certified in bovine artificial insemination
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician Assistant
Dover Area Animal Hospital
Dover, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted the veterinarians during exams through animal restraint, assisted both veterinarians and veterinary technicians outside of exam rooms by running bloodwork, urinalysis, assisting in X-rays or ultrasounds, and preparing tests to be sent out through Idexx.
- Successfully restrained and handled animals for a variety of exams, including aggressive animals.
- Confidently ran different tests to check the health of patients.
Sales Representative
Piggyback Treats Co.
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented a sales approach at local events to offer a range of homemade sustainable dog products, effectively highlighting their environmentally friendly attributes.
- Strengthened communication skills through engaging with customers
- Strengthened responsibility due to money handling
Barn Staff/Shift Manager
Delaware Valley University Equestrian Center
Doylestown, PA
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Maintained a barn of horses by cleaning stalls regularly.
- Assisted in switching turnout to ensure horse well-being.
- Performed chores such as sweeping, refilling water buckets, and communicating with staff and management.
- Earned the title of Shift Manager due to responsibility, communication skills, and horse experience.
- Reported injuries and cared for them when needed.
- Oversaw the rest of the staff and assigned tasks and duties as a shift manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science: Pre-Professional
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA05-2025
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal behavior
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Animal handling and restraint
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Prescription filling
Certification
Certified in bovine artificial insemination
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Delaware Valley University A-Day - Doylestown, PA August 2023 – April 2024
- Dairy Show Co-chair – Assisted the other Dairy Show hair with running and overseeing practices for the competitors, managed the show prep process and assisted the judge with points during the competition.
- Managed a large group of individuals and their animals to make sure requirements were met.
- Hosted a dairy show.
- Flower Show Exec – Planned the A-Day flower show and communicated with on-campus clubs as well as the community to successfully host a floral arrangement competition.
- Arranged pickup and drop-off times successfully.
- Hired a floral judge and oversaw the judging process.
- Secretary –
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Artificial Insemination Certification Course March 2024
- Select Sires Inc- Learned about the reproductive organs of dairy cattle and the process of artificial insemination, then applied the knowledge to live cows after practice with specimens.
- Studied the reproduction tract of dairy cattle
- Participated in planting a sperm sample in a live cow cervix
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician Assistant
Dover Area Animal Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Piggyback Treats Co.
08.2023 - 05.2025
Barn Staff/Shift Manager
Delaware Valley University Equestrian Center
12.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science: Pre-Professional
Delaware Valley University