Jada M. Gillard

Veterinary professional with hands-on animal care experience in a research kennel environment, including daily husbandry, health observation, treatment support, neonatal care, and humane end-of-life procedures. Also brings healthcare administration, client service, scheduling, and small-business management experience. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Marine Biology and seeking to return to veterinary medicine in a kennel or veterinary assistant role.

Animal Care Technician - Envigo - Cumberland, VA

(2021-08 - 2022-05)

• Provided daily husbandry and hands-on care for dams and puppies, monitoring health and behavior and reporting concerns.
• Assisted with treatment and supportive care for conditions including necrosis and whelping-related complications.
• Supported neonatal and routine kennel care, maintained clean animal areas, and followed established animal-care protocols.
• Assisted with procedures including dewclaw removal and humane euthanasia as directed by the veterinary team.

Owner / Tattoo Artist - Self-Employed Tattoo Studio - Virginia

(2022-08 - 2025)

• Owned and operated an independent tattoo studio, managing client consultations, scheduling, records, payments, inventory, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintained a clean, organized workspace and followed sanitation, disinfection, and cross-contamination prevention practices.
• Built client relationships through clear communication, professionalism, time management, and individualized service.

Administrative Assistant - Love and Humble Medical Care - Virginia

(2025)

• Check patients in and out, coordinate scheduling, confirm next-day appointments, and support provider calendars and representative lunches.
• Perform oral drug screenings, send faxes, operate office equipment, answer phone calls, and address patient messages promptly.
• Assist providers with basic vital signs, including height and weight, while maintaining organized administrative workflows.

Administrative Assistant - Lotus HealthPC - Hayes, VA

(2021-02 - 2021-07)

• Checked patients in and out, scheduled and confirmed appointments, and coordinated provider calendars and representative lunches.
• Performed oral drug screenings, sent faxes, answered phone calls, handled patient messages, and supported routine office operations.
• Assisted providers with basic vital signs, including height and weight.

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology - Unity University (2026-08)

High School Diploma - Meadowbrook High School