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Yareldi Aguilera

Morris

Summary

Skilled Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Paws For A Cause, adept in surgical assistance and excelling in team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and animal safety, leveraging bilingual capabilities to improve client communication. Achieved significant improvements in post-surgical care processes, showcasing a commitment to excellence in animal health and client service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Paws For A Cause
Naperville
12.2024 - Current
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.

Doggie Daycare Lead

peace love and happy pets
Romeoville
06.2023 - Current
  • Interacted positively with pet owners during drop offs and pick ups from doggie daycare visits
  • Monitored dogs' behavior during playtime to ensure safety of all animals involved
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members about any concerns or issues related to the animals being cared for
  • Trained new staff members on proper dog handling techniques and safety procedures
  • Provided individualized attention to each animal while they stayed at the daycare.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to inquiries from potential clients via phone and email communication channels
  • Administered first aid and emergency treatments as needed for injured or ill pets in the facility
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in animal care
  • Managed daily operations of a doggie daycare, including scheduling, customer service and financial management
  • Maintained detailed records of pet information including medical history, behavioral issues, dietary restrictions
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when dealing with difficult situations involving animals or people.
  • Sent photographs and texts to update pet owners on pets' well-being
  • Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and animal safety, showcasing exceptional multitasking and problem-solving abilities
  • Dedicated to collaborative teamwork and effective communication

Professional Dog Bather

PetSmart
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with training pets while they were being groomed.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Explained lodging, grooming, and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.

Kennel Attendant

pine bluff animal Hospital
Coal City
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Communicated with pet owners to provide overview of pet behavior
  • Administered pet medications in food to confirm proper intake
  • Assisted in grooming tasks such as brushing and bathing animals
  • Maintained records of pet food, sleep, and activity habits
  • Performed animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears
  • Collected and recorded animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages
  • Cleaned cages in accordance with health code requirements to ensure sanitary environment for animals
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors
  • Work with dogs to bath and clean providing great customer service Maintaining clean work environment and organized work space
  • Performed regular cleaning duties such as changing bedding, mopping floors, sanitizing cages and kennels and replenishing supplies
  • Monitored the behavior of animals within the facility to ensure they remained calm and comfortable during their stay

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School
Morris, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Animal restraint
  • Surgical assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Pet grooming
  • Client communication
  • Medication administration
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Post-surgical care

Languages

Spanish, Native

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Paws For A Cause
12.2024 - Current

Doggie Daycare Lead

peace love and happy pets
06.2023 - Current

Professional Dog Bather

PetSmart
09.2022 - Current

Kennel Attendant

pine bluff animal Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Joliet Junior College

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School

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