Hi, I’m
Darian Smelley
Joshua,TX
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Summary
Veterinary professional with experience in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Skilled in assisting with procedures, administering medications, and performing lab tests. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless clinic operations. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Grandma’s Kitchen
Server
04.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Gully Animal Hospital of Midlothian
Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant
12.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Yogo Inn
Server
08.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
The PARC Vet
Pet Pal
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
I-20 Animal Medical Center
Kennel Manager
09.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Conducted facility tours for potential clients, showcasing the high-quality services provided at the kennel.
- Ensured cleanliness of facilities by establishing a rigorous cleaning schedule, improving overall hygiene levels.
- Managed inventory to ensure adequate supplies, effectively reducing costs and waste.
- Streamlined record keeping for better tracking of daily activities and animal health data.
- Improved kennel operations by implementing efficient scheduling and staff management strategies.
- Enhanced animal care standards through regular monitoring and updating of health protocols.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members, ensuring a well-equipped team that maintained high standards of care.
- Developed schedule for kennel assistants to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
- Led team meetings to discuss updates, provide training, and address any concerns or issues within the facility.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure proper medical care for all animals under the facility''s care.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize risks of accidents or injuries among staff members and animals.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Boot Barn
Key Holder Manager
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Organized staff meetings regularly to discuss goals, progress updates, challenges faced during work hours.
- Managed daily operations efficiently, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and scheduling employees'' shifts.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
Atwoods Ranch & Home
Front End Supervisor
04.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
- Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitored cash drawers in 4 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
Education
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
12-2026
Blinn CollegeBrenham, TX
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
12-2018
Richland High SchoolNorth Richland Hills, TX
High School Diploma
05-2015
Skills
- Management Experience
- Customer Service
- Medication Administration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency and preventive care
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved Fear Free Certification by completing Fear Free courses with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Fear-Free Veterinary Professional Certification Program - Date of Completion: January 3rd, 2025
Languages
English
Interests
- Dance
- Creative Writing
- Horseback Riding
- Avid Reader
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Animal Care
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Animal Assisted Programs
- Equine Assisted Therapies
Availability
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Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Server
Grandma’s Kitchen
04.2024 - 06.2024
Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant
Gully Animal Hospital of Midlothian
12.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Yogo Inn
08.2023 - 11.2023
Pet Pal
The PARC Vet
06.2023 - 08.2023
Kennel Manager
I-20 Animal Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Key Holder Manager
Boot Barn
05.2022 - 08.2022
Front End Supervisor
Atwoods Ranch & Home
04.2021 - 04.2022
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
Blinn College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
Richland High School
High School Diploma
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