TAYA GARCIA
GUELPH,ONTARIO
Summary
Dedicated student at the University of Guelph: Ridgetown Campus, pursuing a diploma in Veterinary Technology with a strong commitment to becoming a skilled Veterinary Technician. Passionate about ensuring exceptional animal care and welfare, with a keen interest in enhancing the quality of life for pets and their owners. Eager to utilize previous experience in customer service and hands-on work with animals in a dynamic veterinary team environment. Proactive learner consistently seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in veterinary practices.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Op Student
Pet Valu
2025 - 2025
Store Associate
- Stocked shelves with various products; lifting up to 40lbs at a time
- Ensured that shelving units remained clean
- Faced products throughout the store to ensure a neat and organized appearance
- Executed overstock to ensure that shelves were readily stocked with product
- Provided customer service by assisting customers with any questions they had
Volunteer
My Kitty Cafe
2023 - 2024
Cleaner/Cat Caretaker
- Cleaned, tidied, and organized the cat lounge
- Maintained the cats’ wellbeing by feeding and ensuring their cleanliness
- Cleaned the cats’ eyes and checked their hydration levels
- Interacted with the cats to keep them active and engaged
- Supervised interactions between the customers and the cats
Carrier
Burlington Post
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered newspapers twice a week to 30+ households
- Prepared and packaged newspapers for delivery
- Interacted with homeowners frequently and provided excellent customer service
- Resolved any questions or concerns that customers may have had
- Accommodated homeowners needs by placing their delivery in the requested location
Education
Diploma - Veterinary Technology
University of Guelph: Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown04-2027
High School -
St. John Bosco Catholic High School
Guelph06-2025
Skills
- Thorough and reliable
- Effective task planning
- Engaged team contributor
- Detail-oriented
- Dedicated to continuous improvement
- Embraces challenges positively
Accomplishments
Mabel Anne Brouwer Scholarship Fund - Women in STEM Scholarship 2025
Fred Black Scholarship - Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium 2025
Certification
EHS WHIMIS - 2025
Fear Free Shelters Program - 2025
Timeline
Carrier
Burlington Post
01.2017 - 01.2019
Co-Op Student
Pet Valu
2025 - 2025
Volunteer
My Kitty Cafe
2023 - 2024
Diploma - Veterinary Technology
University of Guelph: Ridgetown Campus
High School -
St. John Bosco Catholic High School
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- 2025-2025 Pet Valu Guelph, ON
- Store Associate
- Stocked shelves with various products; lifting up to 40lbs at a time
- Ensured that shelving units remained clean
- Faced products throughout the store to ensure a neat and organized appearance
- Executed overstock to ensure that shelves were readily stocked with product
- Provided customer service by assisting customers with any questions they had