Shanna Mayfield

I am seeking a career in the Medical field. I have collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. I'm a Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 6 years of successfully experience. I am committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.

• Veterinarian Assistant, Pawsitive Petcare, Athens, Al, 02/01/22, Present, Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care., Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets., Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming., Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods., Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
• Veterinarian Assistant, Blue Sky Pet Spa, Madison, Al, 10/01/21, 02/01/22, Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean., Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats., Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets., Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads., Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
• Veterinarian Assistant, K9 Bath Body and Boarding, Madison, Al, 03/01/21, 10/01/21, Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes., Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders., Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles., Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection., Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations.

• Clipping nails
• Customer service
• Restraining
• Bandaging
• Basic anatomy, physiology and diseases of small animals
• Preventative Care
• Assisting with physical exams
• Vital Signs and Exam Room Preparations
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Resistance to stress
• Time management
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Handling aggressive animals