Andrew Machart
Huntsville
Summary
Knowledgeable in multiple areas of work including basic repairs, customer service, and agriculture. Successful in multiple areas of job experience and hardworking. High GPA and academically focused. Hard worker with expansive knowledge spreading across all factors synonymous with a hard work ethic. Handles arising problems effectively and professionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Walker County Veterinary Clinic
02.2023 - Current
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.
- Reduced errors in diagnostic testing by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on veterinary practices and techniques.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
Meat Department Clerk
Juniors Smokehouse
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Consulted with customers to discuss available meats, different cuts and quality options.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Followed proper safety, handling and cross-contamination procedures.
- Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
- Unloaded merchandise and stocked cases with new merchandise.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Priced multiple orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.
- Prepared multiple customized meat orders, cut requests and wholesale services daily.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Agriculture Worker
Boling ISD
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Operated heavy equipment
- Tilled pins for animal safety
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment proficiently
- Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Proficiently used mig welder to repair and construct multiple projects
Janitorial Worker
Boling ISD
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
- Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
- Sanitized break area kitchen counters, tables and sinks.
- Cleaned and sanitized drinking fountains.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
Education
No Degree -
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TXBachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2026
High School Diploma -
Boling High School
Boling, TX05.2022
Skills
- Extensive problem-solving techniques tendencies
- Cleanliness and pride in my work
- Safety Awareness
- Productivity and Time Management
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout recipient
State judge for NSDA
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Walker County Veterinary Clinic
02.2023 - Current
Meat Department Clerk
Juniors Smokehouse
05.2022 - 11.2023
Agriculture Worker
Boling ISD
06.2021 - 06.2022
Janitorial Worker
Boling ISD
05.2020 - 07.2020
No Degree -
Wharton County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Boling High School
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