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Meghan Panek

Winfield,IL

Summary

Ambitious student pursuing Animal Science degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in professional role. Skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care in settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Danada Veterinary Hospital
Wheaton , Illinois
12.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.

Dog Kennel Volunteer

Champaign County Humane Society
Champaign, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
  • Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
  • Implemented leash training techniques for resident dogs
  • Implemented basic trainings, including name recognition, sit, up and off.

Service Dog Trainer

Illini Service Dogs
Champaign, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Utilized a variety of training equipment and tools, ensuring their appropriate and humane use.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as verbal commands, hand signals, and body language cues to instruct service dogs with desired behaviors.

Kennel Technician

Danada Veterinary Hospital
Wheaton, Illinois
06.2021 - Current
  • Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
  • Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
  • Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.

Equine Surgery Vet Shadow

University of Illinois Vet Med Large Animal Clinic
Champaign, Illinois
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Observed surgeries, radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic procedures.
  • Observed clinical rounds of fourth-year veterinary students.
  • Observed students taking relevant health histories and information from clients to maintain medical charts

Wildlife Rehabilitation Pre-Vet Intern

Wild Sun Rescue Center
Cabuya, Costa Rica
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Observed veterinarians perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests on animals to determine the nature of their health issues.
  • Observed veterinarians diagnose and treat a wide array of animal diseases and injuries.
  • Helped volunteers feed, clean cages, and maintain proper care of wildlife species

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Naperville North High School
Naperville
05-2023

Skills

  • Conduct necropsies
  • Client communication
  • Animal handling
  • Vaccine administration
  • Animal safety
  • Medication administration
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Veterinary standards and procedures

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Danada Veterinary Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Dog Kennel Volunteer

Champaign County Humane Society
09.2024 - Current

Service Dog Trainer

Illini Service Dogs
09.2024 - Current

Equine Surgery Vet Shadow

University of Illinois Vet Med Large Animal Clinic
09.2024 - 12.2024

Wildlife Rehabilitation Pre-Vet Intern

Wild Sun Rescue Center
06.2024 - 07.2024

Kennel Technician

Danada Veterinary Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

Naperville North High School
Meghan Panek