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Abigail Helmholz

Chandler

Summary

Devoted Dog Daycare Attendant with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise. Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists. Diligent and hardworking volunteer dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable about grooming, exercise and basic care. Pre-Veterinarian Medicine student pursuing DVM seeks internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success. Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in large animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Pet Doctor of Chandler
03.2023 - Current
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
  • Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
  • Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.

Pet Sitter

Whisker Watcher
02.2022 - Current
  • My own business
  • Fed animals twice daily and refilled water dish.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Noted unusual behavior and contacted owners regarding health-related issues.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Met with owners to gather pet care information and discuss pet sitting duties.

Stable Hand

Equine Connections
02.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
  • Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise and medication administration.
  • Enhanced horse care by implementing efficient grooming and feeding routines.
  • Supported trainers during riding lessons, providing assistance in handling horses and maintaining equipment.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
  • Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining an organized workspace and preventing shortages of essential items.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians on regular check-ups, helping to ensure optimal equine health.
  • Groomed horses to prepare for exhibitions.
  • Cared for about 27 animals by feeding, watering, monitoring for changes in behavior, and noted anything new.

Volunteer

Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Monitored dogs throughout walks to avoid obstacles, dangerous situations and confrontations with other problematic dogs.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
  • Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
  • Walked and exercised dogs.
  • Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.

Zookeeper

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained safe and clean exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
  • Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulations governing the ethical treatment of animals under zoo care standards.
  • Minimized stress on animals during routine husbandry tasks by employing low-stress handling techniques based on each species'' unique characteristics.
  • Worked closely with curatorial staff to ensure accurate recordkeeping of daily activities including feeding, cleaning, and medical treatments.
  • Assisted in successful breeding programs by closely monitoring animal behavior, health, and interactions.

Horse Handler

Barn Yard Equine
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
  • Groomed horses.
  • Followed exercise training programs laid out by horse trainer and walked, galloped and trotted horses regularly.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Worked with therapist and people with a disability and helped them by doing hippotherapy with them.
  • Connected with the horse and watched for signs.
  • Made sure to keep the clients safe.

Vet Technician Assistant

Cross Winds Animal Clinic
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for the veterinary team.
  • Performed laboratory tasks, such as blood draws and sample analysis, contributing to accurate diagnostics for patients.
  • Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting with medical procedures, including administering medications and vaccinations.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff in emergency situations, providing critical support during life-saving interventions.

Dog Groomer

Woof Grooming by Abby
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Opened up my own business and became a dog groomer and pet sitter
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Bathed and styled pet's fur, inspecting animals for external signs of parasites, disease or injury.
  • Promoted business by participating in and volunteering at community events and marketing business on social media.
  • Booked grooming appointments and made follow-up phone calls to remind customers of upcoming appointments.
  • Groomed dogs by utilizing blades, de-shedding tools, and shears.


Receptionist

Five18 Designs
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered average of 20 calls and emails daily.
  • Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions and document information.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase productivity.
  • Determined needs of visitors and provided information or solutions.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.

Daycare Attendant

Dogtopia South Chandler
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Cared for dogs of various ages and sizes assisted with giving them a health check, cleaning them up, and getting them ready to go home
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Administered medications to animals.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Arizona State University
Mesa
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Perry High School
05.2022

Skills

  • Medication Documentation
  • Work Prioritization
  • Animal Observations
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Pet Owner Advisory
  • Animal Quarters Maintenance
  • Illness and Injury Detection
  • Equipment Disinfection
  • Decision Making
  • Animal Grooming
  • Round-Pen Work
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • First Aid and Immunizations
  • Customer Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Meal Preparation for dogs
  • Medication Administration
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Surgical procedures and support

Accomplishments

  • Translated for Deaf people.
  • Took time to learn about the Deaf World and to become Bilingual in it.
  • Took a dog CPR class and got a certification
  • Became certified in Adobe Photoshop

Certification

  • Dog Grooming Training - 2022

Languages

American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Zookeeper

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
11.2023 - 01.2024

Veterinary Technician

Pet Doctor of Chandler
03.2023 - Current

Vet Technician Assistant

Cross Winds Animal Clinic
10.2022 - 05.2023

Receptionist

Five18 Designs
03.2022 - 08.2022

Pet Sitter

Whisker Watcher
02.2022 - Current

Dog Groomer

Woof Grooming by Abby
02.2022 - 05.2023

Daycare Attendant

Dogtopia South Chandler
09.2021 - 04.2022

Stable Hand

Equine Connections
02.2021 - Current

Horse Handler

Barn Yard Equine
02.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
09.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

Perry High School

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