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Susan Tilton

Bennett,CO

Summary

Enhancing pet wellness, I leveraged skills in animal handling and compassionate care at Wheat Ridge Emergency Vet, achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes. My expertise in scheduling and customer service streamlined operations, ensuring efficient and empathetic client interactions. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Groomer

Self-employeed
10.2014 - Current
  • Hair cuts, de matting, and de shedding cat and dog coats.
  • Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
  • Applied tick and flea preventatives following manufacture guidelines for animal safety.
  • Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
  • Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.


Live in Care Giver

Judy Collins
08.2014 - 04.2024
  • Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
  • Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
  • Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.

Groomer/Bather/Shop Manager

Paws For A Spa
04.2010 - 03.2014
  • Running the front desk, Customer service, scheduling appointments.
  • Assisting the groomers when needed
  • checking in dog and cats.
  • Bathing dogs and cats.
  • Applying appropriate shampoos and conditioners.
  • Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
  • Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.

Assistant Trainer/Groom

Nesmith Training
04.2008 - 01.2010
  • Working and exercising horses.
  • Bathing and preparing horses for shows.
  • Grooming and saddling.
  • Feeding and Watering, and administering supplements.


Vet Assistant

Wheat Ridge Emergency Vet
04.2006 - 08.2007
  • Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
  • Supported veterinarian by preparing instruments, and providing post-operative care for patients.
  • Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
  • Learned how to restrain cats and dogs correctly.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Equine Management

Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO
05.2004

Skills

  • Patience
  • Scheduling
  • Compassionate
  • Communication Skills
  • K9 Behavior
  • Kennel Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Private Groomer

Self-employeed
10.2014 - Current

Live in Care Giver

Judy Collins
08.2014 - 04.2024

Groomer/Bather/Shop Manager

Paws For A Spa
04.2010 - 03.2014

Assistant Trainer/Groom

Nesmith Training
04.2008 - 01.2010

Vet Assistant

Wheat Ridge Emergency Vet
04.2006 - 08.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Equine Management

Northeastern Junior College

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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