Mia Sanchez
Dallas
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
IDEXX
09.2025 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Kennel Technician
Campbell Park Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Kennel Technician
Windmill Veterinary Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
Shadowing Student
Allen Veterinary Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills.
- Observed neuters, spays, dentals, and exams.
- Maintained surgical areas and supplies in clean and orderly fashion.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
THEO
Plano, TX05-2022
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Kennel maintenance
- Animal monitoring
- Feeding management
- Behavioral control
- Walk coordination
- Record keeping
Timeline
Lab Technician
IDEXX
09.2025 - Current
Kennel Technician
Campbell Park Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Kennel Technician
Windmill Veterinary Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Shadowing Student
Allen Veterinary Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
No Degree - Biology
Oral Roberts University
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
High School Diploma -
THEO