Madison Cowan
Dundalk
Summary
Experienced and dedicated individual with a lifelong dream of owning an animal care rescue. Possessing a strong sense of honesty, loyalty, and dependability, committed to making a positive impact in the lives of animals in need. Offering a flexible schedule, available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Eager to contribute to the success of an animal care rescue organization by combining a passion for animal welfare with a dedication to providing exceptional care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Center of Burtonsville
02.2025 - Current
- Do initial assessment and intake of animal.
- Assist in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Clean and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provide compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Administer medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Record symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Veterinary Assistant and CSR
Animal Place Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Conduct initial intake
- Work shifts for Urgent Care
- Restrain and comfort animals undergoing examination.
- Performed office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as fecal analysis, urinalysis and blood draws as directed by a veterinarian.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners grieving the loss of an animal companion.
- Liaised with a veterinarian to perform pre-surgical exams and assist during surgery.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided nursing care.
- Assisted in preparing laboratory specimens, such as collecting urine samples and taking X-rays.
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition, preventative healthcare, and home care techniques.
Front Desk Concierge/Dog Handler
Dr. Boyd's Veterinary Resort
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Book reservation for daycare, boarding, clinic, grooming, and bathing
- Answer emails from clients re: General questions, medical records, medicinal questions, vaccines
- Coordinate with other animal hospitals to obtain medical records, information on animals that are coming into our care.
- Assist the doctor with vaccinations, handing out medicines, collecting fecal samples.
- Prepare recovery room beds for animal’s post-surgery
- Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment
- Transfers animals between quarters
- Exercises animals
Dog Attendant
Blue Dog Boarding and Daycare
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Feeds and waters animals according to schedules
- Controls and restrains animals as required
- Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment
- Transfers animals between quarters
- Exercises animals
- (COVID - laid off ) Responsibilities
Education
General Studies -
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA11.2019
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD06.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Patience
- Hard worker
- Team player
- Animal Care
- Kennel Experience
- Dog Handling
- Cleaning Experience
- Animal Restraint
- Caregiving
- Medical records
- Veterinary assistant
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Sanitation
- Blood sampling
- Venipuncture
- Dog walking
- Medical Imaging
- Hospital Experience
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Center of Burtonsville
02.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant and CSR
Animal Place Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Front Desk Concierge/Dog Handler
Dr. Boyd's Veterinary Resort
03.2021 - 12.2021
Dog Attendant
Blue Dog Boarding and Daycare
01.2020 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School
General Studies -
Wilson College
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