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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

I am an educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. I'm knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. I offer 1 year of working with animals professionally and 2 years of volunteer experience.

I love teamwork and learning. Taking care of animals and people make me feel good because everyone just wants love and kindness. It's a passion.

Accomplishments
  • Became a manager at 18
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Assisted in opening up a new business that's currently blossoming
  • Created promotions to attract more costumers
Skills
  • Sanitizing and cleaning methods
  • Managing paperwork
  • Vaccine administration
  • Animal restraint
  • Pet waste removal
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Project organization
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Wound cleaning and wrapping
  • Recordkeeping
  • Pet handling
  • Test sample collection
  • Team management
  • Organization
Work History
10/2019 - CurrentAnimal Care Technician | Company Name - City, State
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
  • Administered medications or wellness protocols including parasite preventative, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Organized full-service care for regular customers, including picking up and dropping off animals and client locations.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
  • Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
10/2019 - CurrentVeterinary Technician | Company Name - City, State
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Assisted veterinary surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic species of animals.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information such as last name and pets names using Avimark.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
  • Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash to reduce infection risk among people and animals.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
  • Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
  • Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
  • Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
  • Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
  • Processed financial transactions for clients.
  • Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections upon check-in and notified customers of issues immediately.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results.
  • Fed, walked and bathed animals.
  • Euthanized terminally ill patients.
10/2018 - 11/2019Shoe Sales Associate | Company Name - City, State
  • Selected, recommended and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
  • Measured customers' feet to determine proper shoe size, using Brannock device.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
  • Examined merchandise and took accurate inventory to prevent inventory stockouts and reduce risks of loss.
  • Assembled promotional displays to increase brand awareness and attract customers.
  • Worked with clients to determine specific needs and helped choose appropriate materials for functionality and style.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
06/2018 - 09/2018Hostess | Company Name - City, State
  • Planned and executed guest parties by organizing menus, spaces and special requests.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Assisted in preparing dining room for special upcoming functions, including decorating and generating and printing out special group menus.
  • Monitored dining room and guest flow to maximize table usage and minimize wait times.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests using.
Education
05/2019Brazosport High School, City, StateHigh School Diploma:
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Brazosport High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Animal Care Technician
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Shoe Sales Associate
  • Hostess

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :

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