Ariana Garcia
Orange
Summary
Driven veterinary assistant adept in providing optimal support to veterinarians and technicians. Passionate about high level veterinary care and exceptional service. Knowledgeable about hospital procedures. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
02.2023 - Current
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Doggy Daycare Attendant
Paws N Play Doggy Daycare
Yorba Linda
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Handled emergency situations calmly, taking necessary actions as per owner instructions or best practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets by regularly sanitizing kennels, crates and play areas.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding any changes in animal behavior or health concerns that may arise during their stay at the facility.
Sales Associate
Vans
Orange
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Cashier
Impact Juicebar
Orange
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as blenders and juicers.
- Enforced sanitation standards among staff members during preparation of drinks.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange High School
Orange, CA06-2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Oc Veterinary Assistant School
12752 Garden Grove Blvd Suite 25Skills
- Animal care
- Patient monitoring
- Veterinary assistance
- Customer service
- Team communication
- Environment sanitation
- Adaptation to change
- Animal restraint
Affiliations
- I have been a volunteer at Petsmart in Orange for two years. I volunteer to help clean the cat kennels. I feed, clean, and medicate cats if they require medications, do nail trims, etc.
- Externed at VCA Animal Hospital in Orange for 2 months where I learned more about treatment protocols and veterinary terminology.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach
02.2023 - Current
Doggy Daycare Attendant
Paws N Play Doggy Daycare
08.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Vans
12.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Impact Juicebar
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Orange High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Oc Veterinary Assistant School
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