Peighton Afinowicz
Waco,Texas
Summary
Proven professional with experience at Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital, excelling in animal handling expertise and customer service. Demonstrated ability to enhance animal wellbeing and socialization, alongside efficient care monitoring and teamwork. Skilled in sanitation protocols and veterinary assistance, ensuring high standards of care and operational excellence. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Veterinarian Assistant and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to address medical emergencies, providing immediate care and ensuring timely medical intervention.
Front of House
McCalisters Deli
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front of house operations and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
- Expedited order processing during peak hours by effectively communicating with the front of house team.
- Upheld high-quality standards by inspecting dishes for cleanliness before returning them to the front of house staff for use.
- Collaborated with fellow front of house members to create a cohesive atmosphere that fostered teamwork and excellence in service delivery.
- Liaised with on-site cleaning teams to support cleanliness of club and reported discrepancies to front of house.
Receptionist
Prompt Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Education
Midway High School
Waco, TXHigh School Diploma -
Midway High School
Waco, TX05.2024
Skills
Sanitation protocols
Patience and resilience
Animal handling expertise
Care Monitoring
Customer Service
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Record Keeping Abilities
Animal Restraint Techniques
Veterinary Assistance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Injury and Illness Treatment
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) - National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Front of House
McCalisters Deli
09.2023 - 12.2023
Receptionist
Prompt Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) - National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
Midway High School
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
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