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Maya Tagoe

Ames,Iowa

Summary

Iowa State University student on the pre-veterinary track with veterinary nursing assistant experience and 80 hours of clinical shadowing. Campus leadership with interests in animal health, behavior, and welfare, seeking a summer internship or seasonal role in veterinary care, animal science, or animal research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nursing Assistant

March Animal Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
05.2026 - Current
  • Completed floor nurse tasks and assisted the veterinary team with patient care such as processing labs, restraining patients, writing nurse notes, cleaning, and helping the nurses and doctors with their appointments overall.

Retail Associate

Fannie May
Arlington Heights, IL
11.2023 - 01.2026
  • Explained Fannie May product flavors, ingredients, and holiday promotions to shoppers, assisted costumers with selection of products, checked Fannie May inventory, restocked, and kept the cleanliness of the shop.

Intern

March Animal Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Interned over the Summer for two years. Completed 80 hours of shadowing in total that involved overseeing dentals, a variety of surgeries, and appointments.

Receptionist/Cashier

Dirty Dog Grooming Spa
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Welcomed pet owners and pets at front desk, managed phone inquiries and scheduled dog and cat grooming appointments, organized workspace, processed transactions at the cash register, and assisted groomers with clients when needed.

Education

Current Junior - Biology and Animal Ecology, Pre-Veterinary Track

Iowa State University
05-2028

Skills

  • Animal care experience
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Ethical leadership

Honors and Awards

Iowa State University- 3 semesters on The Dean's List 

Volunteering

Parrot Stars- Arlington Heights, IL

05/2026-08/2026

Completed 20 hours of volunteering by cleaning the parrot’s cages, passing out their water/food bowls, and interacting with them.

Ames Animal Shelter- Ames, IA

11/2024-Present

Assisted the animal shelter by cleaning crates, socializing with the animals, doing laundry, walking the dogs, and completing other tasks they need help with.

Timeline

Veterinary Nursing Assistant

March Animal Hospital
05.2026 - Current

Intern

March Animal Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2025

Retail Associate

Fannie May
11.2023 - 01.2026

Receptionist/Cashier

Dirty Dog Grooming Spa
06.2021 - 11.2021

Current Junior - Biology and Animal Ecology, Pre-Veterinary Track

Iowa State University
Maya Tagoe