Veterinary Ophthalmology
Hannah Chastain
Animal Care Assistant
St Louis,MO
Summary
Responsible and passionate animal care worker with skills cleaning animal areas, organizing inventory, and managing animal needs with care and compassion.
Highly dedicated and hardworking with good communication and time-management abilities in fast-paced work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Des Peres, MO
10.2017 - Current
- Assist other crew members to achieve goals.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Train new team members on company protocol and customer service.
- Help customers locate items and complete purchases.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Kennel Assistant
Adair County Humane Society
Kirksville, MO
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Organized and monitored volunteers for a free vaccine clinic for the community.
- Independently ran an adoption event at my university. (Drove animals to campus in the company van, organized volunteers, reserved an area, managed donations and adoption forms).
- Assisted guest veterinarians at a spay/neuter clinic.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Consistently provided outstanding customer service to clients, visitors, and pets.
Veterinary Assistant
City Paws
St. Louis, MO
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Aided veterinary surgeon with dental and sterilization surgeries and procedures by measuring and recording vitals.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Truman State University
Kirksville 08.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Customer service-focused
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Attention to Detail
Eagerness to Learn
Communication Skills
Interests
Large, Companion, and Exotic Animals
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
City Paws
05.2021 - 08.2022
Kennel Assistant
Adair County Humane Society
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Truman State University
08.2019 - 12.2022
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
10.2017 - Current