Alissa Altadonna

Cleaned and disinfected surgical equipment and organized/restocked the farm call truck.

• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasounds
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Took blood draws on animals to send out for diagnostic testing.
• Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Euthanized terminally ill patients.

• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
• Assisted with any animal related questions and inventory.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
• Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
• Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
• Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
• Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
• Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.

• Preserved property by mowing, plowing and moving hay to proper storage locations.
• Instructed private riding lessons for beginner and intermediate students.
• Monitored overall health and well-being of 13 horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
• Utilized disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels and water hoses to thoroughly clean stalls and pens.
• Trained and supervised many barn workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and safety precautions.
• Assessed animals for signs of injury or illness, notifying managers or veterinarians.
• Prepared food, cleaned enclosures and administered medications to treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Treated animal illnesses or injuries following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• Inspected facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• Taught employees how to work with animals and relate to members of public to garner interest and support for operations.