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Abigail Stilson

Summary

Dedicated animal care professional with experience at a vet clinic an in a grooming saloon, skilled in pet handling and grooming. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through compassionate care and effective cleaning protocols. Strong interpersonal skills foster trust with pet owners, ensuring high-quality service and satisfaction. Committed to maintaining a safe environment for all animals.

Professional grooming specialist with strong focus on achieving results and fostering team collaboration. Adept at handling diverse canine breeds, ensuring top-notch grooming standards, and maintaining calm, friendly demeanor. Skilled in various grooming techniques, customer service, and adapting to changing client needs. Reliable and flexible, always prioritizing pet well-being and client satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Caretaker

Bowser B & B
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
  • Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.

Dog Groomer

Pet Smart
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
  • Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, ensuring timely service delivery to maximize daily productivity.

Veterinary Assistant

Easy Vet Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
  • Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.

Education

San Tan FootHills High School
San Tan Valley, AZ

No Degree - Veterinary Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ
04-2023

Skills

  • Pet handling
  • Animal care
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Cleaning protocols
  • Medication administration
  • Exercising and playing
  • Test sample collection
  • Animal handling
  • Human and animal safety
  • Feeding and watering
  • Animal grooming
  • Pet owner advisory
  • Physical condition monitoring

Accomplishments

    Spent 3 weeks at a dog grooming school in the Chicago area.

Timeline

Animal Caretaker

Bowser B & B
10.2024 - 06.2025

Dog Groomer

Pet Smart
06.2023 - 06.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Easy Vet Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2023

Pizza Delivery Driver

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
03.2019 - 12.2022

San Tan FootHills High School

No Degree - Veterinary Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

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