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GROOMING ASSISTANT
Professional Profile

I am a compassionate animal caregiver focused on providing the best animal care possible. I will bring some basic medical knowledge from coursework in veterinary studies and from previous job experience. I am a responsible Certified Veterinary Assistant who remains clearheaded in the face of emotionally demanding tasks while effectively soothing and managing difficult animals.

Qualifications
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Animal lover
  • Strong work ethic
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Computer-literate
  • Clear-headed under pressure
  • Dependable
  • Extensive care experience with all different animals
  • Foster experience
  • Familiar with different species and their needs
  • Able to determine animal behavior easily
  • Respectful to both animals and the people around them
Core Accomplishments
  • Certified Vet Assistant
  • Certified Special Olympics Coach for Equestrian
  • Awarded "Volunteer Of The Year" for Special Olympics in 2011
  • Nominated and achieved Young Floridian Scholarship for accelerated volunteer hours and high academics while in high school.
  • Earned many first place and championship ribbons showing my horse
Work Experience
09/2012 - 08/2013
Petco － Port Saint Lucie, FL Grooming Assistant
  • Promoted skin and coat health through regular grooming.
  • Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times.
  • Consulted with owners and made recommendations on the individual grooming needs of their pets.
  • Gave medical baths when prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Identified and reported signs of illness in dogs during bathing and grooming.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with their animals through regular contact.
10/2010 - 02/2011
Tri County Animal Hospital － Fort Pierce, FL Veterinary Assistant
  • Fed animals twice daily and made sure they had access to fresh water at all times.
  • Observed general shelter population for illness and injury.
  • Walked large dogs and restrained physically strong or aggressive dogs.
  • Cared for animals with special medical needs, including diabetes.
  • Mentored less experienced staff on caring for and socializing animals.
Education
2012
Westwood High School － Fort Pierce, FL, United States High School Diploma: Veterinary Program
  • Member of HOSA Club
  • CVMA program
  • Coursework in Animal Psychology
  • 3.8 GPA
Indian River State College － Fort Pierce, FL, United States Associate of Arts: Business Administration
  • 3.4 GPA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Petco
  • Tri County Animal Hospital

School Attended

  • Westwood High School
  • Indian River State College

Job Titles Held:

  • Grooming Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : Veterinary Program
    Associate of Arts : Business Administration

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