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Tonya Swindall

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Companion Animal Hospital, skilled in animal handling and complaint resolution. Proven ability to maintain a clean and sanitary environment while supporting clinical procedures. Adept at customer consultation and cash handling, ensuring a positive experience for clients and their pets.


I am an animal lover seeking on-the-job training and experience as a veterinarian assistant. Currently a student at Austin Community College in Pharmacology and Anatomy and Physiology. I am eager to learn and have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Assistant

HEB Grocery Store
04.2013 - Current
  • Assist customers by taking groceries and loading them in their cars
  • Remove damaged products and expired products from shelves
  • Bring in grocery carts from the parking lots to the store
  • Find items for customers who can't find them on their own


Veterinary Clinical Assistant

Companion Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Fed and watered patients
  • Restocked food supplies throughout hospital
  • Assisted in X-Ray positioning
  • Restrained patients for procedures
  • Cleaned and sanitized surgical/dental tools
  • Cleaned cages, pet dishes and hospital
  • Did laundry
  • Walked patients
  • Greeted clients
  • Retrieved pets being discharged
  • Provide clean water and litter boxes
  • Maintained reception area in a neat and sanitary condition
  • Supported administrative tasks, including managing inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

Salon Assistant

Le Posh Nail Salon
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collected payment
  • Greeted Customers and asked what services they'd like
  • Restocked nail polish after use
  • Set up pedicure chairs
  • Did laundry and emptied trash
  • Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection

Education

Veterinary Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship - Animal Science

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
08-2026

GED -

Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton, TN
05-2010

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Complaint handling
  • Customer consultation
  • Complaint resolution
  • Knowledge of animal behaviors
  • Knowledge of animal handling and restraint for procedures
  • Know how to sanitize surgical equipment and animal cages
  • Know how to position animals for X-Rays
  • Know how to clean all areas of the hospital
  • Have used Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Timeline

Veterinary Clinical Assistant

Companion Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 06.2025

Salon Assistant

Le Posh Nail Salon
11.2022 - 04.2023

Customer Service Assistant

HEB Grocery Store
04.2013 - Current

Veterinary Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship - Animal Science

Austin Community College

GED -

Happy Valley High School

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