Grooming Assistant Resume Example Petco - Port Saint Lucie, Florida

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, FLGrooming 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, FLVeterinary 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 StatesHigh 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 StatesAssociate of Arts: Business Administration

3.4 GPA

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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