Experienced professional in medical treatment and shelter management with a focus on staff supervision and financial reconciliation. Skilled in client relationship management, building strong partnerships, and ensuring quality animal care. Dedicated to driving operational efficiency and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admin Assistant and Medical Team Supervisor
Pasadena Animal Control and Adoption
Pasadena
10.2018 - 03.2026
Staff management of 2 Animal Health Care Technicians
Daily walk throughs to evaluate health of shelter animals
Supervised and provided medical treatment for shelter animals under veterinary direction, ensuring proper administration of vaccinations, medications, wound care, and other medical needs.
Transport, or arrange transportation for any shelter animals that needed medical care/testing at our veterinary hospital partners
Approve any outside veterinary care/testing and pay all outside veterinary hospital invoices
Coordinated and maintained professional email communications with internal and external partners
Managed inventory and budget for shelter operations, ensuring adequate supplies and fiscal responsibility.
Obtain quotes for shelter supplies and equipment, enter requisitions into finance plus software for Purchase Order approval
Place orders through multiple vendors
Process all invoice payments, close out Purchase orders
Balance daily transactions, take completed deposits to city hall for processing
Processed and balanced donation accounts, allocating funds for medical services and transportation as required.
Create donation resolutions to accept donated funds through City Hall
Enter employee hours for shelter employees into payroll software for bi-weekly paychecks
Supported shelter managers with administrative tasks and provided supervision in their absence.
Perform humane euthanasia as required for medical reasons, injuries, behavioral issues, and space
Provided guidance to potential adopters regarding available pets
Greet citizens when they enter the shelter, provided excellent customer service, and problem-solving skills
Processed, approved/denied adoption applications received on-line and in person
Answered multi-line phone system
Responded to inquiries via email in a timely and professional manner
Intake all stray animals, owner surrenders, enter them into chameleon shelter software, and provide initial vaccines and heart worm testing
Assist with onsite/off site adoption events
Create and process yearly city registration tags
Process payments, and close out daily cash drawer
Hospital Administrator
Red Bluff Animal Hospital
Pasadena
07.1999 - 01.2018
Managed day-to-day operations of busy multiple doctor practice to optimize patient care and clinic workflow.
Manage multiple Doctors’ appointment and surgery schedule to ensure maximum patient care and client satisfaction
Staff management of up to 15 employees. Provide leadership, coaching and expectations for personnel
Monitored staff productivity, conducted evaluations, and resolved conflicts to enhance team performance.
Implement new software systems and provide staff training/support
Process new hire paperwork, maintain personnel files, and training packets
Inventory and budget management for all medical and non-medical supplies
Processed all incoming invoices and monthly vendor statements
Enhanced clientele by implementing customer engagement initiatives.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with multiple vendors regarding purchase of materials, supplies, medical equipment and medications
Receptionist
Red Bluff Animal Hospital
Pasadena
01.1999 - 01.2018
Provided outstanding personalized customer service to all clients.
Managed multiple phone lines to ensure prompt client assistance and satisfaction
Maintain daily appointment schedule to provide best care for patients
Managed email correspondence efficiently
Performed general data entry into multiple veterinary software programs
Conducted training for new employees on company policies and performance standards
Sorted, scanned, and organized medical files
Processed end-of-day deposits accurately and on time
Veterinary Technician
Red Bluff Animal Hospital
Pasadena
01.1999 - 01.2018
Assisted veterinarian in exam rooms and surgical procedures, contributing to efficient patient care
Delivered personalized service to clients while managing care for up to 30 patients daily, ensuring each received appropriate attention
Processed prescriptions accurately, ensuring timely availability of medications for patients
Performed accurate data entry to maintain up-to-date records
Trained new employees on company policy, procedure, and performance expectations
Education
High School -
Sam Rayburn High School
01-1996
Skills
Medical treatment and shelter management
Medical record management
Medical records management
Staff supervision and inventory control
Budget management
Budget administration
Procurement management
Client relationship management
Timeline
Senior Admin Assistant and Medical Team Supervisor