Tracy Larson
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452
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WORK EXPERIENCE
PET-GO-ROUND Virginia Beach, VA
Kennel Manager March 2014 - Present
• Hire, train, and supervise kennel staff
• Maintain and clean and healthy environment for puppies and kittens by properly sanitizing
kennels, feeding dishes, water bottles, toys, and laundry
• Order necessary cleaning and medical supplies while keeping within a strict budget
• Write the schedule for kennel staff
• Administer medication to puppies and kittens in pill, liquid, and injection forms
• Vaccinate puppies and kittens on schedule
• Assist the in house veterinarian with intake exams on all puppies and kittens upon arrival
• Recognize the symptoms of and treat hypoglycemic shock
• Administer subcutaneous fluids when necessary
PETSMART Virginia Beach, VA
Pet Stylist August 2012 - March 2014
• Provide grooming services to dogs including bathing, brushing, clipping nails, cleaning and
plucking ears, and giving full body haircuts
• Educate customers on breed specific grooming requirements
• Advise customers on the best tools for at home use between grooming salon visits
• Maintain and clean and presentable salon environment
• Provide customer service both over the phone and in person
• Maintain computer based customer records
PETCO West Des Moines, IA
Pet Stylist June 2008 - December 2009
• Groom dogs by bathing, brushing, clipping toenails, cleaning and plucking ears, and giving full
body haircuts
• Maintain a clean and presentable salon environment
• Provide customer service in person and over the phone
• Educate customers on breed specific grooming requirements
• Advise customers on the best tools for at home use between salon visits
• Assist sales associates by stocking and facing shelves, cleaning fish tanks, and cleaning small
animal habitats
• Maintain and file written customer records
EDUCATION
Valley High School West Des Moines, IA
High School Diploma, May 2007
MILITARY
United States Navy VRC-40, Norfolk, VA
Aviation Machinist’s Mate, December 14, 2009-August 31, 2012