Madelaina Cuffia
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in animal care, notably at Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital. Excelled in animal handling, sanitation protocols, and team leadership, demonstrating resilience and stress management. Skilled in optimizing kennel operations and enhancing animal welfare, consistently achieving high standards of care and efficiency. Understands the day to day of a small animal general practice and is capable of assisting in appointments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital
Ardmore, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding animal care instructions while they are away.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Documented and reported issues or incidents with animals by communicating with owners and professionals.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper animal handling procedures.
- Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for boarded animals.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
Warehouse Associate
Keystone Technologies
Lansdale, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
Student Shadower
Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital, Incorported
Ardmore, PA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scribed appointments for the veterinarian's review.
- Observed appointments and minor procedures.
- Observed appointment information being inputted into the computer system.
- Cleaned exam and surgery rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary And Biomedical Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2024
Skills
- Animal handling
- Surgical procedure preparation
- Animal care
- Kennel maintenance
- Feeding management
- Animal monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Record keeping
Community Service
Centre County Paws Dog Volunteer and Foster
- Volunteered weekly to exercise and interact with dogs
- Collaborated with the Behavioral Team to discuss specific dog behaviors
- Participated in adoption events and meet-and-greet sessions with foster dog
SPCA Cat Foster
- Cared for and nurtured neonatal kittens, ensuring their health and development
Quest Therapeutic Services
- Horse Leader and Sidewalker - Assisted in leading and guiding horses during therapeutic riding sessions
- Assisted in the care and management of horses and barn facilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Shadower
Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital, Incorported
05.2023 - 08.2023
Kennel Assistant
Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Keystone Technologies
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary And Biomedical Science
Pennsylvania State University
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