Rachel Kearney

• Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms, kennels, surgical rooms and other areas within the clinic facility.
• Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
• Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
• Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
• Greeted clients upon arrival at the clinic and assisted them with paperwork prior to their visit.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding changes in animal's health or behaviour status.
• Stocked supplies in examining rooms and restocked after each appointment was completed.
• Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures by providing instrumentation, monitoring anaesthesia levels, restraining animals when needed, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.

• Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
• Greeted customers and their pets upon arrival to the grooming facility.
• Cleaned and sanitized all equipment used for dog grooming.
• Provided customer service assistance with scheduling appointments and payment transactions.
• Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
• Completed daily logbook entries detailing work completed during shift hours.

From my work here, the employer of the groomers offered me a position in the veterinary clinic as an animal care assistant.

• Maintained a professional attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
• Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
• Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
• Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
• Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
• Greeted customers and provided menus.
• Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
• Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
• Followed safety protocols when handling hot plates or sharp objects.
• Performed opening and closing side duties including cleaning tables, chairs and floors.

• Conducted quality control checks on all outgoing items prior to shipment to the next department.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and safety issues.
• Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when operating equipment.
• Followed written instructions regarding product assembly processes.
• Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
• Maintained a clean work environment free from any spills or contamination caused by improper handling practices.
• Identified potential safety hazards related to handling chemicals.

• Handled cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Monitored stock levels and alerted management when supplies are running low or need replenishing.
• Performed opening, closing procedures for the store including counting money in cash drawers at start, end of shifts.
• Handled cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss sales targets, new products, and customer service strategies.
• Assisted with training new shop assistants in store policies and procedures.
• Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
• Conducted daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a tidy store environment.
• Collaborated with other staff members to ensure seamless operations within the store.
• Completed daily checklists for smooth shop operations.
• Created attractive merchandise displays to promote sales.