McKenna O'Neill

** ***** *****, ******* ****, MD 21146

410-***-****

adntd7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

My name is McKenna O'Neill, I'm a versatile and hard working individual who has a positive go getter attitude. I can adapt to any environment and my attention to detail allows me to be a fast learner. I'm a jack of all trades type who has worked in various di erent fields. Currently I am a ROTC Cadet who will commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army in May 2022. Additionally, I've been a hardworking veterinary technician for over 5 years with experience at both large and small scale animal hospitals. People would describe me as a passionate and dependable professional that can be relied on. I am currently seeking a new role outside of my normal field of work, while I attend Loyola University of Maryland as a full-time student and future US Army Lieutenant. Aug. 2020 – Present

Edgewood, Maryland

SMP Cadet, Army National Guard

I am currently a SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program) Cadet in the United States Army National Guard. I'm assigned to the C CO 2-224th Air Assault Aviation Unit. My job while being a cadet in ROTC in a National Guard unit is to shadow o cers and learn the ropes of being an o cer in the Army. I will be commissioning as a United States Army Second Lieutenant in May 2022.

May. 2020 – Dec. 2020

Annapolis, Maryland

Veterinary Technician, Annapolis Animal Hospital

Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.

Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis, and culture.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.

Examined large and small animals to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.

Aug. 2017 – Jun. 2018

Charleston, South Carolina

Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Specialty Care

Provided exemplary customer service to owners by

answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.

Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.

Assisted veterinary surgeon in surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals.

Processed new patients and updated client records with key information gathered during their initial evaluation. Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.

Monitored up to ten animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels. Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis, and culture.

Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol, and general procedures.

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Aug. 2017 – May. 2018

Charleston, South Carolina

Peer Academic Coach, College of Charleston

Mentor academically struggling first year students, as well as freshman that participated in an Erasmus exchange program to help them transition back on campus.

Provide academic mentoring (scheduling, time management, making appointments with professors, etc…)

Stay available via email 24/7 to answer any questions the mentees might need/have about their academic life on campus.

Jun. 2017 – Jul. 2017

Bowie, Maryland

Veterinary Intern, Highway Animal Hosptial

Bachelor of Science: Biology

College of Charleston - Charleston, South Carolina Present Bachelor of Arts: Writing

Loyola University Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland

May. 2015 High School Diploma

Severn School - Severna Park, Maryland

EDUCATION

AFFILIATIONS

AFFILIATIONS

Loyola-Towson Greyhound Battalion

Army ROTC MSIV Cadet

Army National Guard

Charlie Company 2-224th Air Assault

SMP Cadet

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