Emma Jarrell
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Compassionate Animal Caretaker known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in animal behavior observation, dietary management, and preventive health care measures. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring unparalleled care and support for animals under supervision.
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Service Attendant
Second Home Pet Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.
- Maintains inventory of food items and supplies needed for the care of the animals.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Transported animals to and from veterinary appointments as needed.
- Facilitated positive interactions between potential adopters and animals.
- Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals.
- Trained new staff members on proper handling techniques for different types of animals.
- Prepared and distributed animal enrichment toys and activities.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Dental Assistant
Desert Valley Dentistry
Glendale, Arizona
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Sonography
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Sunrise Mountain High School
Peoria, AZ01-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Media Studies
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Patience and composure
- Guest relations expertise
- Guest inquiries management
- Professional appearance
- Professional demeanor
- Nutritious feeding
- Kennel disinfection
- Vaccine administration
- Tick removal
- Animal care
- Medication administration
- Creativity and innovation
- Patience and tolerance
- Pet handling
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Stress management techniques
- X-ray processing
- Patient counseling
- Patient record maintenance
- Patient relations
- Pediatric dental care
- Clinical support
- Dental procedure preparation
- Dental hygiene
- Patient intake procedures
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Data confidentiality measures
Affiliations
- Animal Rescue Volunteer
- Horseback riding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Desert Valley Dentistry
01.2021 - 03.2022
Guest Service Attendant
Second Home Pet Resort
10.2019 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Sonography
California Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Sunrise Mountain High School
Associate of Applied Science - Media Studies
Glendale Community College
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