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Makayla Dingle

Dracut,MA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Responsible and dedicated to improving the lives of animals using compassion and care. Offers excellent time management and organizational skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Welfare Specialist, Level II

MSPCA at Nevins Farm
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals to ensure health and well-being such as dogs, cats, small animals, horses, pigs, goats, and others.
  • Provided ongoing training opportunities for employees to enhance skill sets in specialized areas such as animal behavior, venipuncture, and shelter protocols.
  • Administered daily medication including oral medication and subcutaneous/intramuscular injections.
  • Developed and followed individualized training plans for dogs using positive reinforcement.
  • Worked with families looking to surrender their pets using empathy and compassion.
  • Facilitated adoptions using a conversation-based approach to find the best match for both the people and the animal.
  • Lead euthanasia services for animals that needed to be euthanized for medical or behavioral reasons.


NESA Chair

Maine Animal Club
04.2025 - Current
  • Led team meetings to prepare the team for the Northeast Student Affiliate (NESA).
  • Organize team meetings for members to gain confidence in quizbowls, livestock judging, and presentations.
  • Support the club president when organizing events, making decisions, and leading meetings.

Dairy Challenge Team Member

The University of Maine
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluate dairy operations to find strengths and areas of opportunities in categories such as reproduction, nutrition, cow comfort, and calves.
  • Work as a team to assess dairy farms and create a plan advocate for change.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Innovation. Academy Charter School
Tyngsboro, MA
05-2023

Skills

  • Familiarity With Animal Behaviors
  • Quick Learner
  • Close Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service

Timeline

NESA Chair

Maine Animal Club
04.2025 - Current

Dairy Challenge Team Member

The University of Maine
09.2024 - Current

Animal Welfare Specialist, Level II

MSPCA at Nevins Farm
08.2022 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Maine

High School Diploma -

Innovation. Academy Charter School