Abigail Marenco
Houston,TX
Summary
Offering solid understanding of animal care and strong willingness to learn and grow in veterinary environment. Brings foundation in basic animal handling and care, ensuring safety and comfort of pets. Ready to use and develop skills in animal handling and basic medical care in Vet Assiatant role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart
5574 West Grand Parkway S., Richmond, TX 77406
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough dog bathing services tailored to each pet''s unique needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various breed-specific grooming requirements, ensuring proper care for each individual dog.
- Supported front desk staff when needed, taking appointments and answering client inquiries regarding dog bathing procedures and pricing options.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict hygiene standards for the safety of both pets and staff members.
- Handled difficult or aggressive dogs with patience and skill, ensuring their safety as well as that of staff members during the bathing process.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Volunteer
Mission Bend Animal Clinic
7026 Winkleman Road, Houston, Texas 77083, United
08.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas and kennels.
- Collaborated effectively with other vet assistants to streamline daily operations within the clinic setting.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases, Avimark.
- prepare medication and administer by mouth
- make vaccines
- fecal float
- how to place IV catheters
- draw blood: cephalic,jugular,saphenous
Team Member
Hollister Co.
16535 Southwest Fwy, Ste 565, Sugar Land, TX 77479
12.2023 - Current
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Gained recognition for delivering excellent customer service through active listening, empathetic communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
- Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.
- Assisted in inventory management to prevent stock shortages and overages.
- Maintained clean and orderly store environment, ensuring pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly helping each person find desired items.
Volunteer
Empty Shelter Project
12.2023 - 05.2024
- this project that allows pet owners to get a chance to get their pets spayed or neutered with vaccination free at cost. I was on the recovery team to ensure all animals were well after getting out of surgery such as checking respiration,temperature,pulses and getting them to wake up and also use my commination skills with my peers and keeping updated records of each patient and Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Team Member
Marble Slab Creamery\Great Amercian Cookies
10173 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX 77407
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alief CTE Advanced And Career Center
14411 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 7708205-2024
Skills
- Fast learner
- always open to new learning opportunities
- teamworker
- excellent animal handling
- great communication\customer service
- detail oriented
- animal behavior acknowledgment
- understanding of pet safety regulations
- animal handling
Certification
Certified Vet Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Mission Bend Animal Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Team Member
Hollister Co.
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Empty Shelter Project
12.2023 - 05.2024
Team Member
Marble Slab Creamery\Great Amercian Cookies
08.2023 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Alief CTE Advanced And Career Center