Sierra Thomas
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Motivated and dependable animal care professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for providing high-quality animal care. Experienced in feeding, bathing, exercising, handling, and monitoring animal behavior to support overall health and well-being. Aspiring veterinarian committed to expanding knowledge, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to compassionate, attentive care in fast-paced animal care environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Bather
Kountry Pet Resort
Elgin, IL
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Bathe and brush dogs properly of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Supported animal health by keeping grooming room, kennels, and bathing areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized.
- Cleaned ears, eyes, and trimmed nails.
- Lifted dogs of different weights off and on the table or in and out of tubs.
Front Desk/ Play Yard Attendant/Assistant Manager
Kountry Pet Resort
Elgin, IL
03.2021 - 12.2025
- Played with and handled dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Observed animal behavior and monitored a yard with 20+ dogs while keeping a safe and entertaining environment.
- Managed difficult or challenging dogs.
- Walked dogs safely inside and outside of the building and exercised them during owners' absences.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, housing areas, and work environment, as well as cleaning and sanitizing equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Assisted with feedings and distribution of medications to dogs.
- Assessing dogs' behavior.
- Checked dogs over for any abnormalities or infections and cleaned any part of their body.
- Managed staff and their performance, also trained new employees.
- Greeting and directing clients.
- Help clients with information about lodging their pet or picking them up from the resort.
- Communicated with clients over the phone about their dog and gave them updates on their pet.
- Handling payments.
- Providing data into the computer.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
Wildlife Intern
Anderson Humane
South Elgin, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Daily feeding of a variety of wildlife animals, from newborns to adults.
- Keeping the wildlife areas clean and sanitized. Also, helping with the dishes and laundry.
- Assisting the public with completing our wildlife animal intake process.
- Communicating and helping the public on the phone during a wildlife problem.
- Assisting staff with various hands-on wildlife care, medical duties, and responsibilities, which may include cases of illness and trauma.
- Performing supervised medical tasks, like fluid therapy, wound care, and injections.
- Assisting our Wildlife Allies Manager with wildlife rescues and humane wildlife animal exclusions from homes and public areas.
- Updating medical data and patient records into the software database.
- Communicating patient status and/or concerns to Anderson's Rehabilitation and Veterinary staff.
- Preparing food or formula for the different wildlife animals.
- Tube feeding or hand-feeding the wildlife, if needed.
- Administering medicine to sick wildlife when needed.
- Helping with wellness checks and collecting data.
Veterinary Assistant
Lakeland Animal Hospital
McHenry, IL
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians in safely retraining animals for exam and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and organized areas for pets recovering from surgery.
- Maintained cleanliness through building and adhered to all sanitation and safety standards.
- Direct clients to rooms, effectively communicate to them about their pet, and collect data needed for vet.
- Collected stool samples and urine from animals and help get ready to send them out to for testing.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
Education
Associate of Science -
Crystal Lake Central High School
Crystal Lake, IL05-2021
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12-2025
Bachelors in Animal Science -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2028
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Passion For Animals
- Animal Observations and Behavior
- Willingness to Learn
- Critical Thinking
- Animal care
- Attention to Detail
- Hard Worker
- Dependable
- Problem-Solving
- Patient
- Time management
- Responsible
- Multitasking
- Leader
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Made high honor roll for multiple years in high school.
- Made Deans list at MCC fall 2024.
Timeline
Wildlife Intern
Anderson Humane
05.2024 - 08.2024
Dog Bather
Kountry Pet Resort
11.2022 - 12.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Lakeland Animal Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
Front Desk/ Play Yard Attendant/Assistant Manager
Kountry Pet Resort
03.2021 - 12.2025
Associate of Science -
Crystal Lake Central High School
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Bachelors in Animal Science -
Colorado State University