Devoted Veterinary Assistant versed in balancing administrative responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on creating calm, inviting office setting to put pet owners and pets at ease. Excellent relationship-building skills with animals and people alike.
Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every client. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
Holland, MI
09.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Responsibilities Include:
Assist veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
Administer vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Provide detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
Clean and sterilize exam rooms between appointments.
Restrain animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Monitor vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and other parameters as necessary.
Answer phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, and services offered.
Assist in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
Communicate with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
Professional/Lead Dog Groomer
Paws In The City
Holland, MI
08.2018 - 10.2024
Full-time certified Dog Groomer
Responsibilities include:
Delivering outstanding customer service to pet owners by executing requests, communicating honestly and clearly with clients, and bringing a positive attitude to work each day.
Oversee daily operations
Opening grooming area, including but not limited to setting up area and supplies each day.
Maintain overall pet hygiene by bathing, drying, clipping nails, brushing teeth, cleaning ears as well as shave, trim, and style pet hair according to pet owners preferences.
Providing excellent care for pets, being gentle and patient with anxious and/or difficult pets.
Taking note on what was done to each pet for any changes owners would like for their future appointments
Always putting the pets health, safety and comfort first and foremost.
Advise owners on at-home care tips and best practices for their pets
Keep a clean workplace by sanitizing crates, clippers, blades, and scissors. Also including sweeping after every client and at the end of each day.
Employee
Frosty Oasis
Muskegon, MI
04.2018 - 09.2020
Full-Time Shift Lead
Responsibilities Include:
Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
Assisted in the training of new employees.
Provided guidance and support to other team members as needed.
Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Opening and/or closing responsibilities each shift including but not limited to counting cash and credit payments to balance transactions.
Ensuring customer service satisfaction and timely service.
Prep kitchen for each shift as well as maintain cleanliness to health department standards
Report any financial, inventory, complaints, or staffing issues to owner as he was not always on the premises.
Pet Groomer
The Grooming Room
Muskegon, MI
03.2016 - 07.2018
Full-time Dog Groomer
Responsibilities include:
Bathed, dried, and groomed eight to ten pets daily as well as assisted management as needed
Greeted customers including answering phone calls, making appointments, and taking note of owners preferences for style and cut.
Communicated with clients to assure everything was met to expectations if not exceeded.
Train new staff members as needed
Maintain a clean and sanitized grooming area
Concessions Worker
Berlin Raceway
Marne, MI
03.2016 - 10.2016
Part-Time Concession Stand Worker
Responibilites Include:
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Operated a cash register to process payments for food items.
Prepared concession stand items such as popcorn, hot dogs, nachos.
Followed all safety guidelines while preparing food items.
Communicated effectively with other staff members in order to maintain a smooth workflow during peak hours.
Checked expiration dates on products before serving them to customers.
Performed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down equipment and cleaning work areas.
Retal Sales Associate
Dunhams Sporting Goods
Muskegon, MI
12.2015 - 03.2016
Retail Sales Associate
Responsibilities Include:
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Professionally handled customer complaints.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, and displays.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Certificate - Pet Grooming
Paragon School of Pet Grooming
Online
01-2021
High School Diploma -
Ravenna Highschool
Ravenna, MI
05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Associates
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI
Skills
Fur Cutting techniques
Safe nail trimming
Dog behavior insight
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Attention to Detail
Active listening
Multitasking skills
Teachable
Animal restraint
Careful restraint
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
09.2023 - Current
Professional/Lead Dog Groomer
Paws In The City
08.2018 - 10.2024
Employee
Frosty Oasis
04.2018 - 09.2020
Pet Groomer
The Grooming Room
03.2016 - 07.2018
Concessions Worker
Berlin Raceway
03.2016 - 10.2016
Retal Sales Associate
Dunhams Sporting Goods
12.2015 - 03.2016
Certificate - Pet Grooming
Paragon School of Pet Grooming
High School Diploma -
Ravenna Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Associates
Muskegon Community College
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