Mercedes Johnson
10195 M-66 Fife Lake,MI
Summary
-Demonstrated proper animal restraint in a variety of clinical settings, and succeeded in helping the other staff members with animal care.
-Maintained an organized and efficient work environment that kept the animals and people safe.
-Guided many new hires on the proper protocols and expectations.
-Showcased customer service and proper register operating.
-Exceptional verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills via email, phone call, or messages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital
Traverse City, MI
08.2024 - Current
- I help the veterinarians and vet technicians with everyday animal care, run lab work, and just help wherever I can.
- Properly maintain a clean work environment and animal treatment areas, along with keeping things organized and stocked.
Pet Care Specialist/Bather/Sales Associate
PetSmart
Traverse City, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Strongly assist pet parents with any questions they have about products and pets.
- Quickly and efficiently provide daily care for the animals in PetSmart's care, while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Crew Member
Wendy's
Lakewood, NY
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Transferred from Fredonia to Lakewood because it was closer.
Crew Member
Wendy's
Fredonia, NY
12.2020 - 12.2021
Education
Licensed Veterinary Technician -
Baker College of Cadillac
Cadillac, MI05-2026
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY01.2024
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School
Jamestown, NY01.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Animal care and animal restraint
- Record keeping
- Laboratory procedures
- Teamwork
- Clinical sanitation protocols
- Maintaining an organized environment
- Diagnostic imaging
Certification
Veterinary Technician License - Pending: 05/2026
Clinical Experience
- Missaukee Humane Society: 2025- Present, ~40 hours
- Cedar Animal Hospital: 10-26-2025, 10 hours
- Bisell Spay and Neuter Event: 10-06-2025, 9 hours
- Omnivet: 10-11-2025, 6 hours
- Grayling Animal Hospital: 11-17-2025, 8 hours
- Animal Health Associates: 12-5-2025, 8 hours
- Baker College of Cadillac Surgical Labs: 2025-2026, ~18 hours
Activities
- Varsity Girls Tennis, 08/01/22-10/01/22
- Vice President of National Honor Society, 2022-2023
- Student Government, 2022-2024
- Keyclub, 09/01/19, 2021
Awards
- University of Rochester Bausch + Lomb Award
- Top 10 in High School (Salutatorian)
- Employee of the month at multiple jobs
Hobbies and Interests
- Animals
- Veterinary Medicine
- Biology/Chemistry
- Hiking
- Friends/Family
- Volunteer Work
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Pet Care Specialist/Bather/Sales Associate
PetSmart
09.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Wendy's
12.2021 - 09.2023
Crew Member
Wendy's
12.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Veterinary Technician -
Baker College of Cadillac
Jamestown Community College
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School