Kathryn Baccam
Howard Lake
Summary
Veterinary professional with hands-on experience in animal care and medical support. Adept at assisting in surgeries, administering medications, and maintaining patient records. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with skills in client communication, animal handling, and laboratory procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and treatments for diverse animal species.
- Trained new staff on clinic procedures, contributing to team efficiency and performance consistency.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Conducted thorough post-operative assessments on recovering patients, monitoring vital signs and comfort levels to ensure successful recovery processes.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Village Ranch
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily activities and behavioral management of juvenile residents to ensure safety and compliance.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate volatile situations effectively.
- Developed individualized behavior modification plans in collaboration with treatment teams.
Manager on Duty
Caribou Coffee
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Enhanced labor efficiency by developing effective scheduling strategies.
- Oversaw daily operations to guarantee outstanding customer service and workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory effectively by tracking supplies and placing timely orders.
Shift Leader
Culvers
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased service speed and customer satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, Minnesota, MN05-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Proper animal restraint
- Effective communication
- Compassionate communication
- Reception duties
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Laboratory procedures
- Intravenous catheterization
- Euthanasia assistance
- Diagnostic imaging
- Dental prophylaxis
- Surgical assistance
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2025
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Village Ranch
06.2018 - 06.2020
Manager on Duty
Caribou Coffee
06.2015 - 06.2020
Shift Leader
Culvers
01.2013 - 01.2020
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Cloud State University
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Alexandria Technical College