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Mackenzie Waszaj

Flemington,NJ

Summary

I bring exceptional animal handling expertise and a deep commitment to animals of all shapes and sizes. I have always done the best of my ability at every job that I had. I have many years of experience working with people and kids, for when I volunteered at my church and helped my family and friends with their young ones. I love and enjoy working with animals and have years of experience being young. I am determined to start at the bottom and work and prove my way to the top. I work because I need to, but I have always enjoyed it and made the best of bad situations. I have years of working in customer service and handling a heated situation, calmly.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Groomer

The Modern Canine
08.2024 - Current

I take orders from the manager and the owners of the business.

  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Spoke with clients over the phone and in person.
  • Work in an independent setting, but other groomers are there to help each other out.

Veterinary Technician

Paw Prints Vet Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

I took orders from the Vet that owned the practice. The job consists of:

  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Provided clients with empathy, compassion, and emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
  • Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
  • Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
  • Spoke with clients over the phone, and in person.
  • Cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing many areas of the clinic throughout the day, and after every patient.

Dog Groomer

Angel Paws Pet Parlor and Salon
05.2024 - 08.2024

I took orders from the groomer that owned the business.

  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Spoke with clients over the phone and in person.
  • Worked in team setting.

Dog Groomer Assistant

Angel Paws Pet Parlor and Salon
07.2023 - 05.2024

I took orders from the groomers and owner of the establishment. The job primarily consists of:

  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Spoke with clients over the phone, and in person.
  • Worked with a team setting.

Vet Assistant

Paw Prints Vet Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024

I took orders from the Vet who owned the practice. The job primarily consists of:

  • Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
  • Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
  • Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
  • Spoke with clients over the phone, and in person.
  • Cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing many areas of the clinic throughout the day, and after every patient.



Paid Ranch Hand

Rainbow Run Farm
08.2021 - 04.2022

I took orders from the owner of the barn. The job primarily consists of:

- dealing with many different horses and people.

- worked in a team setting.

- maintained the pastures/fields.

- exercised horses by riding and hand-walking them.

- hosted parties.

- worked with kids by entertaining them, and helping them ride.

- lifted and moved heavy objects.

- worked in fast and slow-paced days.

- mucking out stalls and maintaining the indoor/outdoor riding ring.

- cleaning and organizing the barn and sheds.

- keeping the horses clean and maintaining their health.

Paid Ranch Hand

Green Hollow Farms
12.2019 - 08.2021

I took orders from the owner of the barn, and I would assist people who would board their horses at the barn. The job primarily consists of:

-dealing with many different farm animals, and people.

- moving, and lifting heavy objects.

-hosting parties.

-babysitting my boss's kids whenever she needed.

- mucking out stalls and maintaining the indoor/outdoor riding ring.

- cleaning and organizing the barn and sheds.

- exercised horses by riding and walking.

- keeping the horses clean and maintaining their health.

Volunteer Ranch Hand

Riding With Heart
05.2017 - 03.2018

I took orders from my bosses, and then would do what they asked of me. The job primarily consists of:

- dealing with many different horses and people.

- worked in a team setting.

- maintained the pastures/fields.

- exercised horses by riding and hand-walking them.

- hosted parties.

- worked with kids by entertaining them, and helping them ride.

- lifted and moved heavy objects.

- worked in fast and slow-paced days.

- mucking out stalls and maintaining the indoor/outdoor riding ring.

- cleaning and organizing the barn and sheds.

- keeping the horses clean and maintaining their health.



Education

No Degree - Animal Science

Hunterdon County Vocational School District
Hunterdon County, NJ
05-2024

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Determined
  • Obedient
  • Have worked in both team and independent settings
  • Can move or lift heavy objects
  • A deep love for animals
  • Ready to start on the bottom and work my way up to the top
  • I am young, and can wok for many years
  • I have been working for many years

Accomplishments

Was recognized for my hard work with many volunteering jobs and events I did.


Was named Student of the Year in my class at Graduation, in my second year of Animal Science.

Timeline

Dog Groomer

The Modern Canine
08.2024 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Paw Prints Vet Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Dog Groomer

Angel Paws Pet Parlor and Salon
05.2024 - 08.2024

Dog Groomer Assistant

Angel Paws Pet Parlor and Salon
07.2023 - 05.2024

Vet Assistant

Paw Prints Vet Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024

Paid Ranch Hand

Rainbow Run Farm
08.2021 - 04.2022

Paid Ranch Hand

Green Hollow Farms
12.2019 - 08.2021

Volunteer Ranch Hand

Riding With Heart
05.2017 - 03.2018

No Degree - Animal Science

Hunterdon County Vocational School District
Mackenzie Waszaj