Experience

City of Mission Viejo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animal Care Technician

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  -Maintains and inputs a variety of records including animal health records and records on surgery, vaccinations, and other medical procedures -Interviews and approves applications for animal adoptions -Monitors shelter inventory of medical, feeding, cleaning, and office supplies and places orders when necessary -Provides professional front counter customer service to patrons; serves as cashier; handles license sales and redemption transactions -Writes promotional articles and creates promotional videos for featured pets that are posted to the City and Animal Services websites -Assesses the adoptability of all animals entering the shelter via health and behavior evaluations Works with volunteer and foster staff; provides training, supervision, information, and instructions -Corresponds with local veterinary hospitals to schedule examinations and surgeries of adoptable animals and follows up with treatment plans -Proven team leadership skills including organizing and delegating tasks, training and supervising volunteers and new animal care staff, and maintaining excellent communication Show less



Erickson Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kennel Attendant

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  -Administered medication and proper diet preparation to hospital and boarding animals -Observed patient behavior and health concerns, both verbal and written -Participated in veterinary procedures and emergency treatments -Gained extensive knowledge of various animal diseases and treatments -Administered medication and proper diet preparation to hospital and boarding animals -Observed patient behavior and health concerns, both verbal and written -Participated in veterinary procedures and emergency treatments -Gained extensive knowledge of various animal diseases and treatments



Wacky Wags Doggie Daycare

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dog Handler

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  -Showcased exceptional attention to dog behavior, body language, and health -Enhanced personal awareness of dog breeds and breed specific tendencies -Exemplified strong communication skills and work ethic with staff and customers -Showcased exceptional attention to dog behavior, body language, and health -Enhanced personal awareness of dog breeds and breed specific tendencies -Exemplified strong communication skills and work ethic with staff and customers



Aaa Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Receptionist

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  -Consulted clients regarding medical treatment, instruction, prescriptions and products -Managed paperwork including anesthesia, boarding, euthanasia, hospitalization, and medical waiver forms -Oversaw new employee training and various administrative duties -Demonstrated efficiency in handling difficult situations and decision making -Handled multiple phone lines efficiently -Consulted clients regarding medical treatment, instruction, prescriptions and products -Managed paperwork including anesthesia, boarding, euthanasia, hospitalization, and medical waiver forms -Oversaw new employee training and various administrative duties -Demonstrated efficiency in handling difficult situations and decision making -Handled multiple phone lines efficiently



Kamp Kanine

• United States
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dog Handler

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  -Facilitated diligence and time-awareness when driving for in-home pick ups and drop offs -Communicated closely between pet owners, management and staff -Ensured excellent dog grooming to customers' satisfaction -Awareness of dog behavior when supervising yard play -Facilitated diligence and time-awareness when driving for in-home pick ups and drop offs -Communicated closely between pet owners, management and staff -Ensured excellent dog grooming to customers' satisfaction -Awareness of dog behavior when supervising yard play