Samantha Dion
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Passionate animal care advocate with background in caring for diverse animals. Strong educational background in animal health care and behavior. Devoted to providing accurate and attentive care to animals and advocating for their welfare.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart LLC
Hudson , MA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and injections to animals in isolation
- Performed health checks and documented health of each animal as they arrived and in isolation
- Provided routine care and habitat cleanings for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, birds, and arachnids
- Educated customers about proper animal care and nutrition
- Followed proper PPE protocol in handling animals and sanitizing facility
Dairy Selection
UNH - Andrew Conroy
Durham, NH
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Handled heifers and learned how to navigate around larger cows
- Performed husbandry on heifers, including hoof cleaning, shaving hair, and bathing
- Trained heifers to follow direction
- Gained knowledge about cattle nutrition and feeding guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA12-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MAAffiliations
- Hampshire Support Alliance: 2023-Current: Volunteer work for the unhoused communities of Amherst and Northampton, MA, providing assistance in volunteer events and facilitating donation drives
- Professional Agricultural Sorority: 2022: Volunteer work in cleaning animal habitats, clearing areas to hold animals, making blankets to donate to dog shelters, advocating for environmental and animal health at the University of New Hampshire
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart LLC
01.2022 - 05.2024
Dairy Selection
UNH - Andrew Conroy
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Hampshire College
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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