Anastasia Martinez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with expertise in grooming and handling, honed at Tailored Tails of Lubbock. Proven ability to build relationships and ensure animal comfort, while maintaining high sanitation standards. Skilled in pet grooming techniques and attentive to detail, fostering a safe and welcoming environment for pets and their owners.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Tailored Tails of Lubbock
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Learned grooming techniques for various dog breeds, ensuring comfort during sessions.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of grooming area and tools to uphold hygiene standards.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Fed, walked and bathed animals.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Observed experienced groomers to understand best practices and client interaction methods.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed inventory restocking and organization for optimal product accessibility.
- Implemented promotional displays to increase product visibility and sales potential.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Animal Caretaker
Pets Plus
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring proper nutrition and hygiene standards were met.
- Monitored animal health, reporting concerns to staff for timely intervention.
- Administered medications as directed by veterinary professionals, ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
- Developed enrichment activities to promote animal well-being and behavioral development.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline feeding schedules and improve efficiency in care routines.
- Participated in record-keeping of animal health assessments and care documentation for accurate tracking.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Managed inventory of animal care supplies, ensuring availability of necessary items without overstocking.
- Responded to emergency situations, providing immediate care and stabilizing animals until veterinary assistance could be obtained.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
Veterinary Assistant
Key Animal Clinic
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted veterinarians in patient examinations, ensuring comfort and safety of animals.
- Administered medications and vaccines following prescribed protocols for optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff for timely interventions.
- Educated pet owners on post-care instructions and preventive health measures for improved compliance.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monterey High School
Lubbock, TX05-2021
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Animal handling expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Pet grooming techniques
- Nail trimming
- Treatment documentation
- Continuous learning attitude
- Sanitation practices
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Feeding and watering
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Tailored Tails of Lubbock
09.2023 - 09.2025
Cashier
Dollar Tree
02.2023 - 09.2023
Animal Caretaker
Pets Plus
06.2021 - 01.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Key Animal Clinic
08.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Monterey High School