Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Community Service
Continuing Training
Interests
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Terri Dozier

Riverside

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Biological Science with pre-veterinary medicine requirements and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Additional experience in animal care in a clinical setting as well as several years in retail, inventory management, security, and customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

SICSA
10.2021 - Current
  • Conduct daily comprehensive cleaning of surgical and clinic equipment and environments, ensuring sterile environments in accordance with disease control and prevention
  • Monitor animal health meticulously, during pre-operative, surgical procedures, and post-operative care, promptly identifying any health situations or concerns and promptly communicating them to the attending veterinarian
  • Provide compassionate care for animals, including administering vaccinations, performing medical procedures such as nail clipping and ear cleaning, administering medications, and assisting with euthanasia when necessary
  • Maintain accurate patient records by diligently documenting treatments and test results in electronic records systems such as ShelterLuv, Vetter, Neo, Smartflow, and efficiently processing patient check-in/check-out procedures and transactions
  • Manage medication inventory, facilitating the ordering of drugs and treatment supplies to ensure adequate stock levels
  • Ensure humane treatment of all animals, consistently displaying compassion and professionalism in all situations
  • Exemplify exceptional customer service standards, fostering positive interactions with fosters, volunteers, and clients
  • Manage animal intake and release for public spay/neuter and wellness programs, ensuring efficient processes and addressing client inquiries post-surgery
  • Assume responsibilities in customer care services and provide support in various administrative tasks, including handling phone calls, scheduling, and participating in special events as needed

Intake Assistant

SICSA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeted and worked directly with customers, helping identify their needs and offering information about available services, and helping customers with decision-making
  • Assisted in physical and behavioral evaluations of animals entering the shelter system
  • Assisted in entering and organizing paperwork and files of clients and animals entering the system
  • Responded to inquiries via phone regarding pet surrenders and assisted customers seeking resources, while implementing intake diversion procedures
  • Maintained knowledge of current statistics with shelters, and policies to manage intake capabilities

Animal Care Technician

SICSA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
  • Enhanced facility operations by maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Monitored animal behavior to detect any signs of distress, illness, or injury, taking appropriate action when necessary.
  • Ensured proper nutrition for various species by preparing specialized diets and feeding schedules.
  • Provided compassionate care to animals by giving attention, grooming, and socialization opportunities.
  • Increased efficiency within the facility by routinely updating standard operating procedures based on industry best practices.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among team members through open communication channels and consistent feedback sessions.
  • Reduced stress levels in shelter animals by implementing behavioral modification techniques that promoted healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.

Wellness Coach/Sales Associate

General Nutrition Company
01.2019 - 01.2020

Jewelry Consultant

Zale’s Jewelers
01.2017 - 01.2018

Independent Scentsy Star Consultant

Scentsy
01.2015 - 01.2018

Security Forces

United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Supported U.S
  • Nuclear mission by providing uncompromising security for 2/3 of the U.S
  • Nuclear war power and ensured only authorized personnel made access to the Missile sites by correct use of the Air Force resources
  • Tracked all personnel in the field to ensure response capabilities were able to be met at all times
  • Ensured no team in the field fell under duress by performing routine communication checks with the Missile Alert Facilities
  • Ensured all response times could be met by ensuring all personnel in the field knew the best routes to utilities according to weather and road conditions
  • Helped secure over $5.5 billion in nuclear assets and was on standby for any change in security
  • Responsible for thousands of dollars in equipment that I carried on person at all times
  • Provided security at nuclear sites while maintenance was being performed on weapons

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biological Sciences

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
12.2024

Associate of Science - Natural Science, Zoology

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
05.2021

Security Forces - Basic Training Completion, Security Forces Technical School

United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX
01.2006

Horticulture and Landscape Design -

Milwaukee Area Technical College
South Milwaukee and Mequon, WI
12.2003

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
Franklin, WI
01.2003

Skills

  • Program/Team building and Management
  • Human resources
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Apple Office
  • High communication skills
  • Knowledge of research lab equipment and applications
  • Animal care
  • Client communication

Certification

Fear Free Shelter

Awards

  • 2005, Coined by Military Training Leader for leading 5 weeks of Students Awaiting Training- Each week consisted of taking charge of and accounting for 40 or more airmen, making sure all airmen kept appointments made, and maintained proper military behavior while in transition from basic training to tech school.
  • 2009, Recognized by the Minot Air Force Base Commander for aiding in military formal graduation.
  • 2012, Coined by Security Squadron Commander for successfully halting an unauthorized personnel from entering a military installation- Resulting 2 arrests for attempt of unauthorized entry and illegal drugs in the vehicle.
  • 2016, Recognized for a Level 2 Scentsational start with Scentsy for reaching $2,598 in personal retail value within 70 days of starting my business. – Level 3 recognition is the furthest you can receive.
  • 2016, Recognized by Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council for 3 years of leadership maintaining and improving a Pack of 60+ boys and their families out of Spangdahlem AFB, Germany.
  • 2020, Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Community Service

Fundraising Chair, Stebbins Music Boosters, Dayton, OH

Continuing Training

  • Monthly clinic meetings
  • OJT and informational courses
  • Management
  • Customer service
  • Teambuilding
  • Communication

Interests

  • Genealogy
  • Animal Care
  • Photography
  • 3D Printing
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

SICSA
10.2021 - Current

Intake Assistant

SICSA
01.2021 - 01.2022

Animal Care Technician

SICSA
01.2021 - 01.2022

Wellness Coach/Sales Associate

General Nutrition Company
01.2019 - 01.2020

Jewelry Consultant

Zale’s Jewelers
01.2017 - 01.2018

Independent Scentsy Star Consultant

Scentsy
01.2015 - 01.2018

Security Forces

United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2006

Security Forces - Basic Training Completion, Security Forces Technical School

United States Air Force

Horticulture and Landscape Design -

Milwaukee Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biological Sciences

Wright State University

Associate of Science - Natural Science, Zoology

Laramie County Community College

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