Maylee Jenkins
Jacksonville ,TX
Summary
Motivated and driven individual with a strong passion for learning and academic growth, consistently ranked in the top 10% of my class. Eager to pursue further education and advance my knowledge by attending college, where I can develop both personally and professionally. Dedicated to expanding my skill set, contributing to a dynamic academic community, and preparing for a successful career in Veterinary Medicine. Ready to embrace new challenges and make meaningful contributions in a collegiate environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vet Assistant
Lake Palestine Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge on current veterinary practices and industry updates through regular participation in continuing education courses and workshops.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Babysitter
The Farmer Family
04.2024 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX05-2025
Skills
- Animal behavior
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical record-keeping
- Client communication
- Veterinary terminology
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Child supervision
- Behavior monitoring
Certification
- Livestock Production Certified
- Small Animal Management Certified
- Floral Design Levels 1 and 2 Certified
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
Activities and Community Service
- Planned and executed an animal shelter donations drive
- Attended and spoke at 2023 Teacher convocation as junior representative
- Attended and spoke at 2024 Cherokee County Retired Teacher Foundation
- Attended and spoke at JISD board meeting as junior representative
- Attended and spoke at 2024 Freshman orientation as FFA President
- Attended and spoke at Lions Club meeting as FFA President
- Competed in FFA public speaking contests 2021-present
- Attended State FFA contest at Texas Tech on Ag Communications team 2021-present
- Attended State FFA contest at Sam Houston on Horse Judging Team 2021-present
- Attended FFA State Convention 2023 and 2024
- Volunteered at National Night Out to help set and clean up
- Nursing home- Christmas and Valentines card drive
- Family Fun Run- organized and raised funds for JHS
- Salvation Army- bell ringer
- HOPE- collected can foods
- Hall decorating and cleanup for Spirit week
- Elijah's Retreat- helped raise funds for additional housing
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Lake Palestine Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Babysitter
The Farmer Family
04.2024 - Current
- Livestock Production Certified
- Small Animal Management Certified
- Floral Design Levels 1 and 2 Certified
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
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