Samantha Mullen
Veterinary Assistant
Northport,NY
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
Northport, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Fed, watered and cared for goats, sheep and chickens.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Veterinary Assistant
VMCLI
West Islip, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Horse Groom
Fletcher Farm
Northport, NY
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Winters Bros
West Babylon, NY
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Softpak.
Farm Hand
Waterford Stables
Calverton, NY
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2013
Associate of Science - Equine Studies
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH05.2010
Skills
- Animal Safety
- Animal Examinations
- Feeding and Watering
- Medication Administration
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Reliable Vehicle
- Pet Exercising
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Social Perceptiveness
- Information Collection and Recording
- Regular Availability
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
09.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VMCLI
06.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Winters Bros
11.2021 - 09.2022
Horse Groom
Fletcher Farm
03.2021 - 11.2022
Farm Hand
Waterford Stables
05.2017 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Science - Equine Studies
The University of Findlay