PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

ALEX DECOSTA

Rockwall Urgent Vet
Rockwall,TX
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Dependable and hardworking professional with experience in childcare, veterinary assisting, retail, and customer service. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments. Known for being reliable, attentive, and willing to take on new responsibilities. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a positive team while continuing to grow professionally.

Work History

Veterinary Technician

3 Months
Rockwall Urgent Vet | 09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Handle 5-6 patient vitals per shift while supporting intake and history collection in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
  • Collected blood samples and placed IV catheters for animal patients during examinations and procedures.
  • Took patient vitals and gathered history details to support accurate clinical intake and ongoing care.
  • Safely restrained cats and dogs during examinations and procedures using calm, steady handling techniques.
  • Maintained an organized, clean work environment to support patient flow, equipment readiness, and day-to-day clinic operations.

Child Care Provider

3 Years
Private Family | 01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Provided 3-4 children served daily with attentive care, routines, and age-appropriate support.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children through consistent cleaning and organization.
  • Supported meals, routines, and daily transitions with dependable, flexible care.
  • Led age-appropriate activities and varied play to keep children engaged throughout the day.
  • Adapted care to individual needs while balancing meals, activities, and routine changes.

Externship

3 Months
Aloha Animal Hospital | 04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Performed vitals checks, administered vaccines, and assisted with x-rays to support safe patient care.
  • Filled prescriptions and handled general animal care needs with accuracy, communication, and teamwork.
  • Maintained surgery rooms, kennels, dog runs, and laundry through daily cleaning and organization tasks.

Retail Assistant

10 Months
Tillys | 08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered phone calls, and directed visitors to the appropriate staff member.
  • Helped shoppers locate products and answered questions about merchandise and ongoing promotions.
  • Handled customer concerns calmly and followed store policies to support consistent service.
  • Labeled, sorted, and packaged inventory for shipment with strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Balanced customer support, inventory prep, and phone coverage while staying dependable during busy store periods.

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Veterinary Science

Pima Medical Institute | San Marcos, CA | 7 2023

High School Diploma

Bonsall High School | Bonsall, CA | 06.2022

Skills

Customer Service • Communication • Organization • Time Management • Dependability
Teamwork • Active Listening • Multitasking • Problem Solving • Computer Literacy
Childcare • Animal Care • Cleaning & Organization • Flexible & Adaptable

Certification

Veterinary Assistant Certificate | Pima Medical Institute | August 2022-July 2023

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Rockwall Urgent Vet
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Externship

Aloha Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Retail Assistant

Tillys
08.2021 - 06.2022Read More

Child Care Provider

Private Family
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More

Bonsall High School

High School Diploma
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Pima Medical Institute

Veterinary Assistant Certificate from Veterinary Science
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ALEX DECOSTA