India Graves

Compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant with nearly three years of experience in a high-volume spay and neuter clinic. Skilled in animal restraint, surgical preparation, post-operative monitoring, vaccinations, sanitation, and providing exceptional patient care. Dedicated to teamwork, animal welfare, and delivering quality care in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Veterinary Assistant at PetFix Northeast Ohio (2023-10 – 2026-06)

• Prepared dogs and cats for spay/neuter and other surgical procedures.
• Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Administered vaccinations and injections as directed.
• Safely restrained animals during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitored patients before and after surgery, observing for changes in behavior and recovery.
• Trimmed nails and performed basic animal care procedures.
• Cleaned, disinfected, and maintained surgical suites, treatment areas, and equipment to ensure a sterile environment.
• Maintained accurate patient records and communicated any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Provided compassionate care while ensuring the safety and comfort of animals.
• Followed proper sanitation, safety, and animal handling protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic.

Service Experience Representative at Nordstrom Rack (2021-11 – 2022-06)

• Operated cash register and processed customer transactions.
• Sorted and returned clothing to the correct place from fitting rooms.
• Kept stockrooms organized and completed inventory, ensuring merchandise was checked in and ticketed.
• Greeted and assisted customers by answering questions and directing them to fitting rooms.

Doggy daycare supervisor at PawsCle (2020-10 – 2021-03)

• Supervised and documented the behavior of dogs.
• Maintained cleanliness of dog areas.
• Ensured dogs were bathed, fed, and had trimmed nails.
• Engaged and supervised dogs during play.

Pet Care Specialist / Assistant Manager at K9 Cleveland (2019-05 – 2020-05)

• Observed dogs' behavior and supervised them while they played.
• Fed dogs when needed.
• Took dogs on walks, trained them, gave baths, trimmed nails, and maintained a clean, organized area.
• Checked customers in and out.

Customer Service Representative at True North (2016-09 – 2019-05)

• Ensured coolers and aisles remained stocked.
• Maintained the coffee area.
• Operated the cash register.
• Cleaned the parking lot, ensuring a safe and clean environment.

Crew Member at Wendy's (2015-06 – 2015-10)

• Greeted customers as they entered the restaurant.
• Took accurate food orders and prepared food.
• Made sure areas were stocked properly.
• Cleaned the restaurant, ensuring a safe and clean environment for customers.

Veterinary Assistant in Veterinary Science – Valley College (2022-11 – 2023-06)

Veterinarian Technician in Veterinary Technology – Cuyahoga Community College District (2018-01 – 2019-05)

High school diploma – John F Kennedy High School (2012-08 – 2016-05)