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kerrigan adams

@kerriganadams

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Compassionate animal care professional with veterinary training and strong customer service and teaching experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on animal care and welfare where I can apply veterinary training, hands-on patient care, behavior work, and client education while growing toward a veterinary career.

I am an animal care professional and veterinary student with hands-on experience across veterinary assisting, dog training, grooming, and client-facing service roles. I have supported veterinarians, assisted trainers with behavior modification plans, managed boarding and kennel operations, and coached youth, demonstrating strong classroom and client communication skills.

I bring leadership in fast-paced, safety-focused environments, experience with point-of-sale systems and varied computer programs, and a commitment to animal welfare and education. I am completing advanced veterinary studies while applying practical experience to improve patient care, client relationships, and team workflows.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Substitute Teacher

Kent County

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Executed teacher-assigned lesson plans across K–12 classrooms and maintained effective classroom management through clear expectations and consistent routines to ensure continuity of instruction.

Classroom Management Lesson Implementation Communication Time Management

Assistant Dog Trainer

Happy Tails Dog Training

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)

Supported trainers in group and individual sessions by handling dogs, observing behavior, educating owners, and assisting with behavior modification plans for reactivity and fear-based issues.

Animal Care

Veterinary Assistant

Pittsfield Pet Care

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Assisted with managing boarding dogs, supported veterinarians with exams and treatments, and built long-term relationships with patients and owners to support continuity of care.

Patient Monitoring Boarding Management Client Communication Assisting Exams Record keeping

Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Ann Arbor

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)

Coached children aged 2–8 in basic soccer skills and life lessons in a noncompetitive environment, focusing on skill development and positive youth engagement.

Youth Coaching Lesson planning Communication Teamwork Instruction

Veterinary Assistant

Canton Animal Hospital

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)

Assisted with exams and treatments by safely restraining animals, monitoring boarding dogs’ health and behavior, and supporting diagnostics and care planning alongside veterinarians.

Exam Assistance Patient Monitoring Diagnostics Team Collaboration