ASHLEY CARRETERO
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated dog grooming skilled in animal restraint, client communication, and clinic organization. Proven ability to maintain a safe and clean environment while providing exceptional care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet assistant
K9-Pets Landing Skid Row
Los Angeles
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Restraining pets
- Drawing up vaccines
Vet assistant
Heticpaws
Los Angeles
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Clipped animals' claws to maintain hygiene.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
- Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
Cook
Boil daddy
Los Angeles
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Education
High School Diploma -
University Pathways Public Service Academy
Los Angeles06.2022
In Progress - Certified Nursing Aide
Los Angeles Technology Center
3721 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CACertificate - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
09-2026
Skills
- Drawing Vaccines
- Client communication
- Environmental safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Human-animal bond support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Collaboration
LANGUAGES
English: Full Professional
Spanish: Professional
Timeline
Vet assistant
K9-Pets Landing Skid Row
07.2024 - 03.2026
Vet assistant
Heticpaws
06.2024 - 11.2024
Cook
Boil daddy
09.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
University Pathways Public Service Academy
In Progress - Certified Nursing Aide
Los Angeles Technology Center
Certificate - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association