Mercedes Lambert
Columbia,SC
Summary
Passionate veterinary volunteer and kennel technician with relevant hands-on experience in animal health care. Possess strong empathy for animals, coupled with high-level skills in medical assistance and patient management. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through improved patient recovery rates and successful public education initiatives on pet health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Marilyn Gray
Swansea, South Carolina
08.2021 - Current
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
Kennel Assistant
Well Pets Veterinary Clinic
Irmo, SC
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed cleanliness of kennels, promoting hygiene standards and animal comfort.
- Implemented inventory tracking for supplies, reducing waste and ensuring readiness.
- Led initiatives to enhance kennel safety protocols, fostering a secure environment for animals and staff.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
Kennel Technician
Final Victory Animal Rescue
West Columbia, SC
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
Veterinary Volunteer
Scott Mobile Veterinary Services
Columbia, SC
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Gave medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as fecal exams, urinalysis, heartworm testing.
- Recorded medical histories and treatment plans for each patient in their files.
- Provided support to veterinary staff by restraining animals during examinations and treatments.
- Assisted in minor surgeries under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Administered vaccinations according to established protocols.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients recovering from surgery or illness.
- Provided comfort to nervous animals before examination or surgery.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seton Home Study School
Front Royal, VA04.2025
Skills
- Animal care
- Basic surgical assistance
- Veterinary examination support
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- GPS navigation
- Heavy lifting
- Livestock care
- Medical record management
- Dependable and hardworking
- Livestock handling
- Feed distribution
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Well Pets Veterinary Clinic
10.2025 - 01.2026
Kennel Technician
Final Victory Animal Rescue
07.2025 - 08.2025
Veterinary Volunteer
Scott Mobile Veterinary Services
02.2023 - 08.2024
Farm Hand
Marilyn Gray
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Seton Home Study School