addison groom
@addisongroom
Compassionate veterinary support professional skilled in animal care, customer service, and lab assistance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated veterinary support professional with hands-on experience in kennel care, customer service, and veterinary office operations. I have worked in animal hospitals performing boarding care, bathing, feeding, restraint during procedures, appointment scheduling, billing, inventory management, and maintaining accurate medical records.
I have practical laboratory exposure from a diagnostic lab internship involving a 4-year canine antibody data analysis, necropsy and histology shadowing, and lab safety procedures. I bring strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Avimark, and a commitment to compassionate animal care and clear client communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Kennel Technician
Northside Animal Hospital
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Maintain comfort and cleanliness for hospitalized and boarded animals, perform bathing, feeding, exercise, restraint during procedures, and manage customer scheduling and billing to support clinic operations.
Extended Day Teacher
Valwood School
Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Developed and oversaw after-school activities to promote learning and engagement, built relationships with students and guardians, and delivered one-on-one tutoring to improve academic comprehension.
Laboratory Intern
Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic & Investigational Laboratory
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Conducted retrospective data analysis for a 4-year canine antibody study, assisted in necropsies and histology sectioning, and learned laboratory procedures including spill-cleaning and pipetting techniques.
Kennel Technician
Valdosta Animal Hospital
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)
Ensured comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized and adoptable animals, managed feeding schedules and water access, and provided exercise and socialization multiple times per day.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology & Psychology)
2021 -
Activities and societies: Dean's List Fall 2022
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Biology and Psychology; coursework includes Biology, General Chemistry, Microbiology, Wildlife Biology, Statistics, Histology, Genetics, and Psychology.
Berrien High School
High School Diploma, High School Diploma
2017 - 2021
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Activities and societies: FFA Outstanding Achievement Award 2019; Berrien Chamber of Commerce Ambassador 2021
Graduated with a High School Diploma, achieved a 4.0 GPA and maintained Honor Roll for four years.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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