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Mariela Valencia

Tucson

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate veterinary assistant student with hands-on experience in shelter medicine and grooming clinics. Skilled in animal handling, basic medical procedures, and client communication. Pet CPR certified and passionate about animal welfare. Seeking to contribute my skills to a dynamic veterinary team while continuing to grow in the field.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Groomer

Pima JTED Class Pet
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through exceptional service delivery.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics such as appointment capacity and customer retention rates through dedicated work ethic and exceptional grooming skills.
  • Utilized various grooming tools and techniques, achieving desired results for clients'' pets.
  • Coordinated inventory management efforts, ensuring adequate stock levels for essential supplies while minimizing costs associated with overstocking items.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for the safety of both animals and staff members.
  • Implemented time management strategies for efficient completion of daily tasks without sacrificing quality of service.

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Pima Animal Care Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Handled laboratory tasks such as preparing samples for testing, running bloodwork analysis machines, and recording results for veterinarian review.
  • Supported veterinarians with diagnostic tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
  • Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and animal housing facilities.
  • Provided compassionate care for hospitalized animals, administering medications as directed by the veterinarian team.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing assistance in examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient charts with relevant information from exams, treatments, and follow-up appointments.
  • Safely restrained animals during examinations or procedures to minimize stress levels while protecting both patients and staff members from injury risks.

Canvasser

Women Speak Out PAC
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Raised awareness for key political campaigns by distributing informative materials and engaging in persuasive conversations with residents.
  • Maintained a positive attitude and high energy levels throughout long hours of door-to-door outreach, contributing to team morale.
  • Improved campaign visibility by strategically placing yard signs, posters, and other promotional materials throughout the community.
  • Utilized data-driven strategies to target specific demographics for increased voter outreach effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma -

PPEP Tech High School
Tucson, AZ
05-2025

Veterinary Science

PIMA JTED
05-2025

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Ear cleaning techniques
  • Flea and tick treatments
  • Pet grooming techniques
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Animal first aid
  • Gentle restraint methods
  • Continuing education in grooming
  • Expressing anal glands

Certification

  • Pet CPR
  • Fear Free
  • OSAH 10

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Pima Animal Care Center
03.2025 - 05.2025

Canvasser

Women Speak Out PAC
10.2024 - 11.2024

Animal Groomer

Pima JTED Class Pet
08.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

PPEP Tech High School

Veterinary Science

PIMA JTED

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