enthusiastic, responsible, reliable, , outgoing, motivated self starter. 40+ years of experience with all aspects of animal care and medical care. 40+ years on management experience, retail sales and purchasing. Excellent customer service skills.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Largo Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary assistant/Technician's Assistant
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
ANIMAL CLINIC
Veterinary Assistant / Hospitalized and boarding care manager
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
Responsible for thorough and timely taking client health history, vitals, check in and enter into Avimark system
Bathe any animal on schedule for the day
Ensure all animals in our charge are clean, dry, comfortable, fed, watered exercised when appropriate and administer medications as per Doctors requests
Prepare rooms for clients and doctors
(Clean, sanitized and pleasant environment as well as preparation of vaccines and administering of vaccines upon doctor approval.)
Perform Veterinary Technician appointments, ie Nail trim, ear cleaning, re-packing of ears
Prepare and check slides for ear mites as needed
Preparation of fecal slides floats
Preparation and testing of heart worm blood samples
Communicate efficiently and effectively to Doctors and Technicians of any area of concern with possible solutions
Oversee and perform tasks to ensure the best level of care is provided to medical and boarding clients
Ensure appropriate care of clients based on individual needs (ie addition walks for clients that do not urinate in outdoor runs, humanely bathe or spot wash elderly clients who may be incontinent.)
Removal of IV's for return to client
Assist Doctors and Technicians as requested
Including but not limited to, restraint of animals for various procedures, performing X Rays assisting for sonograms, surgical assists or assisting in emergency life saving situations
Opening and closing of Clinic
N V Us Bath & Body
Owner - Operator
11.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
Responsible for all aspects of running and maintaining a small business
From artistic concept to purchasing, customer service and forecasting
Carrier - highway contract
Usps Mail Carrier
08.2011 - 07.2015
Job overview
Timely and accurate sorting and delivery of mail and packages
Paragon Sports
Buyer Specialist
09.1992 - 11.2001
Job overview
Innate 'knack' for knowing trends, allowed me to be a top performer
Categories included $1000000 OTB I efficiently purchased very successful sell thru
Heavy interaction with customers, managers and Vendors
The Well Bred Pedigree
Manager of Operations
10.1989 - 11.1992
Job overview
Manage all aspects of upscale pet boutique
From personnel to Purchasing and assisting veterinarian with medical wellness and illness of dogs and cats
Administered medications, special bathing requirements, give fluids when required and vaccines when required
Check general Health of all animals several times per day
Quarantine when necessary and extra medical assistance as required
Education
Jacob Kramer Art College
Leeds, AL
Bachelors from Surface Pattern Design
06.1988
University Overview
Skills
Customer service Management
Excel
Microsoft office
Scheduling
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician Experience
Animal Restraint
Animal Care
Animal Handling
Medical Imaging
Kennel Experience
Medication Administration
Laboratory Experience
Computer Skills
Time Management
Pet Grooming
Pet Care
Equine Experience
Vital Signs
Phone Etiquette
Certification
Certified dog groomer, 03/01/89, Present, All aspects of pet and show grooming.
Personal Information
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Work Location
On-Site
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekCompany CultureHealthcare benefits
Work History
Clearwater Animal Clinic
Largo, Florida
Veterinary assistant
10.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Timeline
Veterinary assistant/Technician's Assistant
Largo Veterinary Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant / Hospitalized and boarding care manager