Allison Recar
De Soto,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic animal care provider successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Offers well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building. Calm in crises with skills to reassure owners and provide urgent care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Receptionist
Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area
Farmington, Missouri
05.2025 - Current
- Greeted clients, verified patient information for accuracy, and maintained organized front-desk records to enhance client experience.
- Answered multi-line phones, relayed messages promptly, and directed clients to appropriate veterinary services for efficient communication.
- Scheduled appointments, managed calendars, and coordinated patient flow for smooth daily clinic operations.
- Collected payments, processed invoices accurately, and clarified billing questions to ensure client understanding.
- Updated medical files and entered appointment details into practice management system.
Receptionist/Lead Kennel Technician
Pawtopia Boarding and Grooming
Festus, Missouri
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Answered phones and scheduled boarding and grooming appointments to ensure optimal client service and satisfaction.
- Updated reservation records and maintained accurate client and pet information.
- Processed payments, issued receipts, and balanced front-desk transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitored kennel areas to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary animal housing.
- Fed dogs and cats according to dietary instructions and scheduled routines to support health and well-being of animals.
- Observed animal behavior and reported signs of illness, injury, or distress.
Livestock Handler
Grant's Farm
St Louis, Missouri
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Restrained and moved goats safely during handling, loading, and routine care.
- Monitored goat behavior and identified signs of illness, injury, or stress.
- Administered medications prescribed by veterinarians.
- Participated in activities related to breeding and raising livestock such as banding, tagging, vaccinating, milking, and hoof trimming.
- Organized records of feed intake, weight gain, and health treatments to track animal development and support care decisions.
- Maintained water troughs, feed bins, and animal care equipment.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Collaborated with team to ensure efficient livestock management and care practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
De Soto Senior High
De Soto, MO05-2022
Skills
- Practice management software
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical records entry
- Billing
- Multi-line phones
- Animal care
- Sanitation protocols
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Clear communication
- Customer interaction
Timeline
Veterinary Receptionist
Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area
05.2025 - Current
Receptionist/Lead Kennel Technician
Pawtopia Boarding and Grooming
11.2024 - 05.2025
Livestock Handler
Grant's Farm
03.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
De Soto Senior High