Hi, I’m
Maddie Black
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Professional with nearly 5 years of relevant experience currently pursuing full licensure through Purdue University's VNDL program. Relevant skillset regarding small animal nursing in a professional/general practice setting and experience with exotics as a keeper of invertebrates, lizards, and small mammals seeking to expand knowledge of a broader spectrum of veterinary care.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fenwick Animal Clinic
Kennel/Veterinary Technician
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and cytology/pathologies to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Bathed, trimmed nails, anal sac expression (internal and external), trimmed feet, and performed sanitary trims.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Attended to boarding animals including medication administration, feeding schedules, and bathroom breaks, socialization.
Caine & Weiner
Marketing Intern
04.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
- Tracked campaign performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies.
- Managed updates to the company website, ensuring information was current and appealing to visitors.
- Increased brand awareness with creation of eye-catching promotional materials.
D'Tail's Pet Salon
Kennel Resort Attendant
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Assisted in training new staff members on kennel protocols, procedures, and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Coordinated schedules efficiently for grooming appointments, boarding schedules, and check-ins/outs while minimizing client wait times.
- Improved pet well-being by providing exceptional care, including feeding, socialization, and ensuring a clean environment.
Education
Purdue University, Louisville, KY
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Nursing
12.2026
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Small Animal & Surgical Nursing, Clinical Pathology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology
- Study Abroad: Guatemala, Wildlife Medicine & Rehabilitation (June 2025)
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts from Sculpture & Graphic Design
05.2020
University Overview
- Research Project : Senior Exhibition (Spring 2020)
- Thesis: "The Little Insomniac" - Children's Book completion for Senior Thesis.
- Honor Roll: Freshman (2017), Sophomore Year (2018)
Skills
- Medication/Vaccine Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Medical History Collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Intravenous injection and blood collection
- Laboratory skills (fecal, urinalysis, CBC)
- Client Education (preventative care, nutrition, husbandry- regarding exotics)
- Suture removal
- Medication Dispensing and specimen preparation
- Anal sac expression
- Experience with Exotics (reptiles, small mammals)
- Animal Restraint and lifting (unassisted lifting limitation: 60lbs)
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- Using Patients' Sensory Perception to Enhance Their Veterinary Visits - CE (1 credit)
- Canine and Feline Osteoarthritis Pain Hero - CE (2 credit)
- Managing Diabetes for Life - CE (0.5 credit)
Timeline
Kennel/Veterinary Technician
Fenwick Animal Clinic
08.2020 - Current
Marketing Intern
Caine & Weiner
04.2018 - 05.2020
Kennel Resort Attendant
D'Tail's Pet Salon
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Fear Free Certified
- Using Patients' Sensory Perception to Enhance Their Veterinary Visits - CE (1 credit)
- Canine and Feline Osteoarthritis Pain Hero - CE (2 credit)
- Managing Diabetes for Life - CE (0.5 credit)
Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science from Veterinary Nursing
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Arts from Sculpture & Graphic Design
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