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LEAD GROOMER
Summary

Hard-working Pet Professional diligent about handling all facets of animal care to promote health and wellness. Feed, water and groom animals on regular schedule, as well as provide exercise and positive attention to boost happiness. Passionate about all animal welfare. Offering compassionate, knowledgeable care to any species.

Skills
  • Planning and coordination
  • Customer service
  • Problem resolution
  • Business operations
  • Inventory management
  • Process improvement
  • Organization
  • Invoice generation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Halter placement
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Physical examination
  • Elizabethan collar application
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Explaining treatment
  • Subcutaneous injection
  • Medical history
  • Medication labeling
  • Administering subcutaneous medication
  • Customer service skills
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Maintaining treatment notes
  • Collecting specimens for analysis
  • Feline towel restraint
  • Vital signs
  • Monitoring recovery
  • Client education
  • Administering first aid
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient bathing
  • Suture removal
  • Ear cleaning
  • Pet first aid and CPR certified
  • Breed and species knowledge
  • Kennel cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Safety and health precautions
  • Patient records maintenance
  • Safety precautions and measures
  • Canine exercise sessions
  • Owner paperwork completion
  • Animal health understanding
  • Positive pet interactions
  • Heavy load lifting
  • Effective customer communication
  • Company procedure adherence
  • Pet feeding and medication administration
Experience
Lead Groomer
City, StateCompany Name/Oct 2016 to Current
  • Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
  • Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
  • Brushed coat, cut nails and cleaned ears to promote animal health and wellness.
  • Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
  • Consulted with clients about desired cuts and styles for individual animals.
  • Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
Veterinary Technician
City, StateCompany Name/Oct 2015 to Oct 2016
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks 2 times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
Animal Care Technician
City, StateCompany Name/Jan 2014 to Oct 2015
  • Took care of 76 animals at once by managing needs such as feeding, grooming and watering.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Designed medication and exercise plans for animals to optimize health.
  • Maintained Equine & canine habitats by cleaning up messes, disinfecting surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Monitored equine & canine animal health, administered vaccines and injections and took detailed notes on progress against wellness, behavioral and breeding goals.
  • Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for Owners review.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
  • Ordered, received, unloaded and stored feed and supplies for animals under care.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Administered treatments to sick or injured animals and consulted veterinarians to handle more complex concerns.
  • Brushed coat, cut nails and cleaned ears to promote animal health and wellness.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Boiler Maker Helper
City, StateCompany Name/Jan 2008 to Dec 2008
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including tool check out and checking fin fans for leaks.
Construction Laborer
City, StateCompany Name/Mar 2004 to Jan 2006
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
  • Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
  • Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Assisted project planning by measuring distances and marking locations.
  • Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
  • Conferred with customers to assess strategic goals and property needs.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
  • Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Inspected floor surface to assess condition and correct any imperfections potentially affecting carpet or flooring installation.
  • Measured floor area to be carpeted and estimated required materials.
  • Cut and installed padding to specified dimensions while strictly following company methods.
  • Cut and trimmed flooring to suit specified area, including doorways and openings, projections and wall edges.
  • Performed quality installations quickly and accurately while adhering to highest standards in customer service.
  • Used adhesive to join seam edges where necessary.
  • Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with carpet knife.
  • Applied adhesive materials to flooring and wall materials to join foundation material.
  • Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
  • Prepared surfaces by stripping existing coatings, filling holes and sanding.
  • Removed existing wallpaper by applying solution, scraping and peeling paper off walls.
  • Set up painting job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and laying out protective tarp draping sheets.
  • Painted walls and other large areas using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
  • Readied drywall by applying skim coat, sanding and adding desired texture.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
  • Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
  • Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
Education and Training
Certificate in Pet Styling & Hygiene : Animal GroomingWag My TailState

Learned proper pet grooming skills for multiple breeds, while keeping equipment & location sanitary.

Learned to identify basic health concerns & conditions to be able to refer out to veterinary clinic.

Certificate in Pet First Aid & CPR: Animal HealthHolly & Hugo Dec 2019

Learned proper safety & resuscitation techniques on canine & feline animals.

Learned to identify signals of shock, respiratory distress, & choking.

Learned safe transport methods for injured animals.

Certificate For Canine Training : Animal TrainingHolly & HugoDec 2019
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Wag My Tail
  • Holly & Hugo

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Groomer
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Animal Care Technician
  • Boiler Maker Helper
  • Construction Laborer

Degrees

  • Certificate in Pet Styling & Hygiene : Animal Grooming
    Certificate in Pet First Aid & CPR : Animal Health
    Certificate For Canine Training : Animal Training

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