Mariana Camacho
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Compassionate Kennel Assistant dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to boarded animals. Highly educated in animal behavior and dietary needs. Skilled in monitoring and evaluating the health of different domestic animals, including dogs, cats and birds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Village Veterinary Clinic
Lompoc, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Kennel Attendant
The Ruff Ranch
Santa Ynez, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
Dog Trainer
Petco
Santa Maria, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Professional Dog Bather/Dog Trainer
PETSMART
Santa Maria, CA
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Husky's and Malamutes.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
ALL VALLEY PET HOSPITAL
Santa Maria, CA
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet parents with warm smile and pleasantly asked for sign-ins upon arrival.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Education
No Degree - Dog Grooming
ABC College
OnlineCertificate - Dog Training
ABC College
Online08.2017
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM02.2014
Skills
- Kennel Link
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Information Collection and Recording
- Treatment Documentation
- Dog Grooming
- Animal Restraining
- Dog Training
- Brushing and Grooming
- Animal Husbandry
- Customer Care
- Microsoft and Apple proficient
- Bilingual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Village Veterinary Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Kennel Attendant
The Ruff Ranch
08.2019 - 03.2020
Dog Trainer
Petco
08.2018 - 08.2019
Professional Dog Bather/Dog Trainer
PETSMART
07.2015 - 08.2018
Veterinary Assistant Intern
ALL VALLEY PET HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 06.2014
No Degree - Dog Grooming
ABC College
Certificate - Dog Training
ABC College
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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