Vet Technician at a 1-doctor, full-service animal hospital that services dogs and cats. Responsibilities/experience include, but not limited to:- Assist doctor with in-house laboratory, ECG, digital radiography, dental, nail trimming, ultrasound, laser therapy, surgery, anal, blood draws and euthanasia- Proper animal restraint; supervise large groups of pets- Preparing and distributing proper diets; preparing and administering medications- Maintaining proper animal environment by cleaning kennels, providing fresh bedding, and water at all times- Assist with cleaning, stocking hospital supplies, and maintaining facilities and equipment- Perform end-of-shift walk through to ensure all standards of care are met- Client services and education

- Customer service: experience with general public, military, and law enforcement- Certified Smith & Wesson Armorer: assisted with firearms service and repairs- Sales: Firearms and accessories, including required paperwork, and handling large amounts of cash- Assisted with accessories ordering, tracking, and inventory- Firearms safety instructor: classes sizes up to 15 people- Monitor shooting range

Primary caretaker for my wife during her recovery from debilitating injury.

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Animal handling experience in a 6-doctor, full-service, emergency hospital that also offers boarding, grooming, and daycare. Experienced with dogs, cats, reptiles, rodents, birds, aquatics and small mammals. Responsibilities/experience include, but not limited to:- Maintaining proper animal environment by cleaning kennels, providing fresh bedding, and water at all times- Preparing and distributing proper diets- Preparing and administering medications- Proper animal restraint, including handling and restraint of aggressive animals- Supervise large groups of pets- Bathing, grooming, and nail trimming- Complete thorough exams on all boarding pets at check-in and check-out- Perform end-of-shift walk through to ensure all standards of care are met- Assist with cleaning, stocking hospital/kennel supplies, and maintaining hospital/boarding facilities and equipment- Assist doctors and technicians as needed with in-house laboratory, ECG, digital radiography, dental, ultrasound, laser therapy, surgery, anal, blood draws and euthanasia- Client services and education; build client relationships- Follow employee handbook and OSHA guidelines; attend continuing education training sessions; cross-training in other hospital departments

WEBB FORD, Evergreen Park, IL July 2008 – December 2008BILL JACOB LAND ROVER, Naperville, IL & Hoffman Estates, IL July 2007 – March 2008OAKFIELD FORD, Villa Park, IL July 1990 – June 2007- Retail accessory sales to new and repeat customers- Filled parts orders for in-house mechanics, local auto shops and parts stores- Entered daily stock & interim orders; handled daily shipping & receiving- Regulating stock on-hand, including returning idle parts- Performed quarterly parts inventory; reconciled differences between actual parts on floor and computer inventory data- Proficient with ADP and Micro-Cat- Senior Parts Salesman for staff of 3; interim manager in 2005- Started as parts local delivery driver; promoted to inside sales after 1 year