Rachel Wills
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Newly retired business owner looking for detail oriented and part time work, from home. Fair computer skills, great math skills and stellar verbal/communication skills.
My focus would be solely on performing my duties to the company in a dependable and trustworthy manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator
Happy Feet Cat Grooming
Vancouver, Washington
02.2004 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations of a cat grooming business.
- Trained staff on grooming techniques and customer service.
- Groomed cats of every breed and type.
- Scheduled appointments and managed customer service satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the grooming area.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Managed and filed company taxes.
Veterinary Technician
Feline Medical Center
Reno, NV
03.1998 - 03.2008
- Assisted veterinarians in diagnosing and treating feline patients.
- Conducted routine health checks and monitored vital signs of cats.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all feline patients.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition for their cats.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted during procedures in the clinic.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and feline handling techniques.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
Education
CVT - Veterinary Technician
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV 08.1995 - 05.1997
Skills
- Cat grooming
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Tax management
- Inventory management
- Client relations
- Revenue generation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Budget development
- Hiring
- Performance analysis
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Happy Feet Cat Grooming
02.2004 - 07.2025
Veterinary Technician
Feline Medical Center
03.1998 - 03.2008
CVT - Veterinary Technician
Truckee Meadows Community College
08.1995 - 05.1997