Marlene Medina
Balch Springs,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, curious and determined individual with multitasking and bilingual skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. The values that I set within myself, and each organization are ones I value very deeply. And for that reason, it would be an honor to represent any company with such a fulfilling purpose.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Attendant/Vet Technician Assistant
CityVet Oaklawn
07.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay at the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and animals by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness through regular maintenance of animal living spaces, reducing the risk of disease transmission.
- Contributed to positive public relations efforts by answering inquiries about available animals and providing excellent customer service during visits to the facility.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
- Completed animals examinations and recorded pulse, respiration rate, and temperature.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as per veterinarian''s instructions.
- Redesigned examination room and boarding facility to improve client relations and patient care.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Urgent Care
CityVet Oaklawn + Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current
- Developed quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety within the urgent care clinic environment.
- Supported veterinary team in managing emergency situations by triaging incoming cases efficiently and prioritizing urgent care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients in urgent care settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills and best practices within the urgent care environment.
- Provided high-quality urgent care services, addressing patients'' acute needs promptly and effectively.
Team Lead/Dog Handler
The Dallas Dog Palace
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Preform team lead duties, opening the establishment
- Making lists of duties to my employees while giving them the run down of the shift
- Set up the yard to maintain the best, fun, and safe environment for dogs and co-workers
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily
- Able to work with small or big dogs
- I would present and monitored the yards to help address behavioral issues with management
- Bathed and preformed bathing needs for animal care
- Manage photography and report cards for the facility
- CPR certified trained.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Dog Handler/Dog Worker
Fog City Dogs
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained a safe and clean play environment for safe play
- Able to work with small or big dogs
- Encouraged good behavioral play while using positive reinforcements methods
- Also, prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for dogs
- Would exercise proper and safety walks for 10-15 minutes.
- Maintained cleanliness within boarding facilities by regularly sanitizing kennels and play areas to ensure the health of all animals under my care.
- Managed up to 50 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
DOG HANDLER
COSMOS CORNER
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Ability to work with big dogs and small dogs
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcements methods
- Addressed behavioral issues with pet owners and daycare management
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
- Also prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for dogs.
- Managed up to 50-60 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Provided a safe environment for dogs by conducting thorough evaluations of each animal''s temperament and behavior before handling them.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Distributed product to routes, load and unload trailers and verify loads prior to distribute product
- Picked orders and stacked on loading cargo
- Checked to ensure packages were damage free, maintained database of routes and packages picked and received
- Seal and label containers while placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Driver
Divine Care
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Preformed patient and safe transportation for adults and children with mental and physical disabilities
- In depth knowledge of safety and traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Dog Bather
See Spot Clean
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health
- Maintained a clean and organized work space area for customers and workers
- Bathe and preformed grooming needs for all animal's care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Unarmed Security Guard/ Event Staff
Arizona's Veterans Security
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Ability to secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, and access points, prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policy and procedures.
Custodian Worker
Arizona's Veteran Janitorial LLC
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Preformed basic custodian duties to always keep buildings and premises neat and clean
- Maintained quality standards by thoroughly preforming all cleaning duties.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinarian Assisting
Estrella Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
La Joya Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Active listening and intentional speaking
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Vaccination procedures
- Exercise routines
- Time management
- Organization
- Data entry
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Housekeeping Duties
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant/Vet Technician Assistant
CityVet Oaklawn
07.2023 - Current
Urgent Care
CityVet Oaklawn + Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current
Team Lead/Dog Handler
The Dallas Dog Palace
05.2022 - 04.2023
Dog Handler/Dog Worker
Fog City Dogs
03.2022 - 04.2022
DOG HANDLER
COSMOS CORNER
10.2021 - 12.2021
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2018 - 05.2020
Driver
Divine Care
05.2017 - 08.2018
Dog Bather
See Spot Clean
04.2016 - 05.2017
Unarmed Security Guard/ Event Staff
Arizona's Veterans Security
08.2015 - 01.2017
Custodian Worker
Arizona's Veteran Janitorial LLC
04.2015 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinarian Assisting
Estrella Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
La Joya Community College