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kristin lancaster

@kristinlancaster

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Dedicated veterinary technician passionate about animal care and management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to grow in veterinary care while contributing to a compassionate team dedicated to animal health.

As a dedicated veterinary technician currently pursuing my A.S. in Veterinary Technician at Penn Foster, I have developed a strong foundation in animal care and medical procedures. My experience as a Veterinary Assistant Level 3 at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center has equipped me with the skills to obtain patient histories, triage cases, and provide compassionate care to animals in distress. I pride myself on my ability to multitask in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.

Prior to my veterinary career, I honed my management and culinary skills as a General Manager at Scarborough Grounds Coffee Shop and as a Kitchen Manager at Pot and Pan Kitchen. These roles taught me the importance of customer relationships, team management, and operational efficiency. My background in baking and pastry, combined with my veterinary experience, allows me to bring a unique perspective to my work, emphasizing both care and creativity.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Veterinary Assistant Level 3

Current

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Obtained patient histories and triaged accordingly. Accurately collected specimens (blood, urine, feces) and dispensed medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Animal restraint Patient Triaging Specimen Collection Animal Restraint Anesthesia Monitoring Fear Free Practices

Technician Assistant

Maine Veterinary Medical Center

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Assisted technicians in their daily tasks, including restraining animals of all sizes using fear-free practices and taking radiographs. Processed laboratory samples and uploaded them into client files.

Animal restraint Animal Restraint Fear Free Practices

General Manager

Scarborough Grounds Coffee Shop

Mar 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Managed day-to-day operations, including employee scheduling, and improved efficiency to increase profits. Developed strong customer relationships and maintained inventory.

Team Management Scheduling Inventory Management Customer Relationship Management

Kitchen Manager

Pot and Pan Kitchen

Jul 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Handmade chocolates from scratch and decorated special order cakes to client specifications. Created seasonal menus and new items while managing kitchen staff and inventory.

Chocolatier Cake Decorating Inventory Management Supply Tracking

Baker/Customer Service

Great Harvest Bakery

Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Led sweets baking, producing a variety of items from scratch daily. Provided customer service to over 50 customers daily and assisted with multiple catering orders.

Baking Customer Service Catering Food Preparation

Barista/Customer Service

Scarborough Grounds Coffee Shop

Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Served over 100 customers daily, building strong customer relationships. Prepared homemade sandwiches, soups, and bakery items, and developed proficient barista skills through training.

Customer Service Barista Skills Food Preparation Relationship Building