Mason Meenen
Gravette,Arkansas
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant/Intern with a strong background in animal care and customer service. Skilled in routine procedures, maintaining hygiene standards, and collaborating with team members to support efficient operations and quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Gravette Tire
Gravette, Arkansas
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Inspected tires for damage and ensured proper inflation levels.
- Installed and balanced tires using specialized equipment and tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tire mounting systems.
- Assisted customers with tire selection based on vehicle needs.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace for safety and efficiency.
- Educated customers on tire care and safety recommendations.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing tire repairs and installations.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches, or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
Veterinary Assistant
Prairie Creek Veterinary Hospital
Rogers, Arkansas
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted veterinary staff with daily animal care tasks and procedures.
- Handled routine cleaning and sanitization of equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Provided comprehensive care for goats, rabbits, and chickens, ensuring proper nutrition and timely vaccinations.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards by cleaning kennels and ensuring animal welfare.
- Assisted in observing surgical operations to gain practical insights into veterinary practices.
Chicken Farmer
Whitman Farms
Gravette, AR
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed daily feeding and care of chickens at Whitman Farms.
- Monitored flock health and reported issues to farm management.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized housing for chickens.
- Ensured compliance with farm safety standards and regulations.
- Managed daily care of chickens, including feeding, watering and cleaning coops.
- Identified sick birds quickly and isolated them from the rest of the flock immediately.
- Repaired damaged fencing around outdoor areas where chickens roam freely.
- Performed routine maintenance on chicken equipment such as feeders and waterers.
- Monitored health of poultry to detect signs of illness or injury.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2029
Skills
- Animal care
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Animal restraint
Affiliations
- Owned and maintained goats, rabbits, chickens, cats, and dogs
- Played multiple team sports and learned teamwork and time management
- Joined and participated in many clubs, including HOSA, FFA, CVM, and Pre-Vet club
Accomplishments
- Received 2nd place at the state science fair in my category (2025)
- HOSA club president (2022)
- Got a raise after just one summer at Gravette Tire shop (2024)
Timeline
Tire Technician
Gravette Tire
05.2024 - 08.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Prairie Creek Veterinary Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Chicken Farmer
Whitman Farms
05.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
University of Arkansas
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