Sheila Marin
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Seeking for an environment that enables me to contribute with the growth of the company and offers opportunities to progress and advance my strong organizational skills. Adaptive to learning new things in a company that I can apply my knowledge and experience of communicating with customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Hamptonburgh Animal Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Direct client to appropriate exam room, obtain brief history, weigh patient , and acquire vaccines and materials needed for the visit.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Educated owners on preventative care, diet and medication.
- Collected patient blood with a veterinary assistant to start any in house test and for laboratory testing.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Assist veterinarian in inputting patient data in computer when taking radiographs and help position the patient.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices in person and over the telephone.
- Carry out administration orders given by veterinarian, orally and subcutaneous.
- Administered medications either orally or subcutaneous for hospitalized patients in treatment and documented changes in condition. Communicate with veterinarian with an update of patient's status, alertness, urination & defecation and appetite level.
- Assist veterinarian clipping hair and prepping from the region of the animal where surgery will be performed.
- Perform postoperative care for patients which include nail clipping, clean incision site, remove endotracheal tube once pet can swallow and is stable.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using Avimark software.
- check centrifuge is empty, make sure charts for laboratory work are in the correct box and ensure that the lab work had the correct blood tubes sent out and properly labeled.
- Ensure pharmacy and prescription foods are well stocked, expired food or drugs are discarded.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Veterinary Assistant
Monroe Animal Care Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
- feeding and caring for animals; clean cages and bathe animals
- Assisting veterinarians during exams which include restraining patient in a comfortable manner to not stress patient.
- worked with LVT during technician visits for administrating fluids subcutaneous, nail trims and anal glands expressions.
- sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Gather patient history and focus on important questions to ask on diagnostics exams
- prepare medication prescribed by veterinarian
- perform daily chores such as collecting garbage, sweep, vacuum and mop entire hospital
- Restock materials in the exam room and treatment, which include gauze, cotton, syringes, blood tubes and more throughout the day.
Sales Associate
Pandora
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Greet with a friendly welcome to existing, new and potential customers.
- Inform customers about new collections and current promotions on the store.
- Organized window and table displays to maintain store visual appeal.
- Helped customers locate products in store and process online orders if product size is unavailable in the store.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, styling and proper care for type of metal of jewelry.
- Processed product returns with a lead associate and assisted customers with other selections in the store.
- Maintained merchandise on sales floor and window display once product sells out with styling and tagging.
- Complete pandora product knowledge training.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products to meet and exceed daily sales goal.
Floor Runner
Tory Burch
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted sales associate by grabbing products such as hang bags, accessories and clothing when requested.
- Replenish products that are low stocked
- Worked with visual manager on wall and floor displays once a product is out of stock and style which product to be displayed next.
- Worked overnight shifts to assist with setting up new collections on floor set and window displays.
Cashier
Tory Burch
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized perfume rolls and add on products in front registers.
- Answered questions about store policies & returns and worked with an assistant store manager regarding customer concerns.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, tables and walls appearance.
- Achieved daily sales goal by adding on matching wallets and accessories to match a complete set.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers once they enter the door.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
Veterinary Technology
01.2020
Dedicated to working pet owners and veterinary team help pets live a healthy and happy life. Understanding and learning new skills to care and handle animals. Always interested in learning abnormal and normal life processes and helping in medical surgeries and laboratory procedures.
Diploma -
06.2016
Skills
- Wound Care
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Preventive Care
- Prescription Filling
- Inpatient Care
- Animal Euthanasia Assistance
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Drug Inventory Oversight
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Sales and Upselling
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Laboratory Testing
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Customer Billing
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant - Hamptonburgh Animal Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant - Monroe Animal Care Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
Floor Runner - Tory Burch
05.2019 - 10.2020
Sales Associate - Pandora
02.2019 - 01.2021
Cashier - Tory Burch
05.2018 - 05.2019
Ulster County Community College - , Veterinary Technology
Newburgh Free Academy - Diploma,