Isabella Smario
Sherwood,OR
Summary
Motivated and dependable individual currently pursuing a Veterinary Assistant Certification through VetMedTeam. I have hands-on experience with kennel care, and general animal handling. I am comfortable monitoring animal behavior, supporting feeding and daily care routines, and maintaining clean and safe environments for animals. I bring strong customer service and communication skills and work well as part of a team. I am passionate about animal welfare and excited to gain more hands-on experience in a veterinary setting while continuing to grow my knowledge of animal health and care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
Emler Swim School
Tualatin, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee front desk operations and provide customer service to families and students.
- Manage class enrollments, transfers, and scheduling while maintaining accurate rosters.
- Track student progress and maintain detailed records for program advancement.
- Resolve customer concerns and support account management and billing inquiries.
- Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth daily operations and safe facility standards.
Kennel Attendant
Must Love Pawz
Corvallis, OR
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained sanitary kennel environments using proper cleaning protocols.
- Monitored dogs’ health and behavior during boarding and daycare.
- Provided feeding, exercise, enrichment, and supervised playtime.
- Administered medications following owner and veterinary instructions.
Barn Worker
Riverbottom Stables
Corvallis, OR
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Cleaned stalls and maintained bedding and sanitation.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored animal health.
- Managed feed storage and unloading of hay and grain.
Head Wrangler
Camp Baldwin
Dufur, OR
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised horseback riding activities and ensured guest safety.
- Taught basic horsemanship and horse care techniques.
- Maintained corrals, tack, and equipment to support animal wellbeing.
- Developed a Horsemanship Merit Badge program for scouts.
Barn Employee
Trinity Farms
Beaverton, OR
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Mixed feed and supplements according to animal care requirements.
- Operated farm equipment to distribute feed and maintain property.
- Cleaned stalls
Education
Associate of Science - Equine Science
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, ORVeterinary Assistant - Animal Care
VetmedTeam
OnlineStudent - undefined
Southridge Highscool
Beaverton, OR06-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Animal care
- Animal handling and restraint (dogs, horses, and livestock)
- Monitoring animal health and behavior
- Sanitation protocols
- Adaptable and flexible
- Kennel maintenance
Timeline
Team Manager
Emler Swim School
08.2024 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Must Love Pawz
10.2023 - 12.2023
Barn Worker
Riverbottom Stables
08.2023 - 11.2023
Head Wrangler
Camp Baldwin
06.2023 - 08.2023
Barn Employee
Trinity Farms
01.2021 - 07.2021
Student - undefined
Southridge Highscool
Associate of Science - Equine Science
Linn-Benton Community College
Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care
VetmedTeam