Maryana Santana
Worcester,MA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Biology major. Hands-on experience in animal care, seeking to contribute to a veterinary clinic or animal hospital. Skilled in handling cats and dogs with administering basic care, and supporting wellness routines. Proven ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively with pet owners, and work collaboratively in fast-paced environments. Passionate about animal health, preventative care, and pursuing a future as a veterinary technician. Eager to contribute to a team that prioritizes both animal welfare and outstanding client service while gaining experience in a veterinary clinical setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Informal Pet Caregiver
Friends
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented creative enrichment activities to keep pets mentally stimulated during long-term stays or periods of owner absence.
- Reduced pet owners' stress levels by managing daily routines and schedules for their pet.
- Monitored water quality and temperature for cats and dogs.
- Exercised dogs on leads and at dog parks.
- Administered regular and special medications for cats or dogs.
- Enhanced pet owners' satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care to their pets.
- Spent time with cats to provide companionship and human contact.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Day Care Assistant
The Learning Experience
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in daily care of children, ensuring safety and engagement through structured activities
- Enhanced children's social skills
- Effective communication
- Addressed behavioral issues
- Created a positive learning environment
- Managed daily care routines, ensuring attention to each child's needs and welfare
- Orchestrated daily activities, boosting child engagement and learning outcomes
- Elevated children's social interactions, fostering a collaborative play environment
- Provided personalized attention to children, ensuring emotional and physical well-being
- Introduced creative learning tools, significantly enhancing developmental skills
- Streamlined child check-in process, improving safety and efficiency
Education
No Degree - Biology Major-Veterinarian
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinarian Assistant Program
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MASkills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Time Management
- Active listening
- Data entry
- Relationship building
- Payment processing
- Microsoft outlook
- Grooming
- Animal bonding and nutrition
- Sanitization practices
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
Day Care Assistant
The Learning Experience
06.2022 - 08.2023
Informal Pet Caregiver
Friends
10.2021 - Current
No Degree - Biology Major-Veterinarian
Quinsigamond Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinarian Assistant Program
Quinsigamond Community College
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