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Tarah Murawski

White House

Summary

Driven professional with a strong background in animal care and customer service, skilled in animal handling, record keeping, and safety monitoring. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with veterinary teams and provide compassionate care to animals. Eager to leverage expertise and dedication to excel as a Veterinary Technician.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Orchard Park Animal Hospital
White House
12.2025 - Current
  • Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
  • Restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures
  • Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications as prescribed by veterinarians
  • Provided compassionate care to animals during medical and surgical procedures, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in a compassionate and sensitive manner
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients and communicated changes to veterinarians for timely intervention.
  • Conducted laboratory tests such as fecal analysis and urinalysis following veterinarian guidance.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens, including drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and taking x-rays.
  • Educated clients on proper pet care and medication administration to promote animal health.
  • Educated pet owners on proper nutrition, preventative healthcare measures, and home care techniques
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and billing clients.
  • Updated and maintained animal records by noting actions taken and dates thereof.
  • Maintained accurate records of treatments performed on each animal patient.
  • Greeted customers warmly and answered their inquiries about services offered by the clinic.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners who were grieving the loss of an animal companion.
  • Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition.

  • Followed safety procedures to prevent cross-infections associated with animals.
  • Collaborated with veterinary team to perform emergency treatment upon sick and injured animals.
  • Restocked inventory of hospital and laboratory supplies.

Kennel Technician

Orchard Park Animal Hospital
White House
09.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned cages and kennels between each animal stay using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents.
  • Performed daily health checks on all animals in kennels.

• Maintained a clean, sate, ana nearny environment tor animals in kennel tacles

  • Fed animals daily and verified access to fresh water.
  • Monitored animal behavior to ensure safety of both staff members and animals.
  • Inspected kennel areas regularly for potential hazards or damage that could harm pets or personnel.
  • Kept accurate records of food intake, medication administration, and treatments administered.
  • Conducted regular grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for pets in the kennel.
  • Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment.
  • Recognized signs of stress and illness in animals.
  • Performed hygiene-related duties for animals by clipping claws, cleaning teeth, and brushing fur.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed animals through gentle handling and reassuring interactions
  • Utilized effective time management strategies when caring for multiple animals simultaneously.
  • Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures such as administering medications and vaccinations.
  • Mixed food, supplements, and medications according to instructions and knowledge of animal species.
  • Handled and restrained animals for medical procedures.
  • Organized supplies needed for daily operations of kennel facility.
  • Fed and watered animals with appropriate schedules and feeding procedures.
  • Performed animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
  • Examined and observed animals to detect signs of illness, disease, and injury.
  • Collected and recorded animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
  • Consulted with clients on pets' grooming needs to ensure satisfaction and proper care
  • Responded to questions from patrons and provided information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, and facility activities.
  • Exercised dogs regularly to maintain physical health while in kennel's care.

Merchandiser

Lowe’s
Springfield
04.2020 - 08.2024
  • Executed planogram, pricing, and signage updates, fostering exceptional customer experiences
  • Drove customer service through integrity of merchandising and accuracy of store pricing and signage
  • Implemented store layout changes, including the addition of new fixtures
  • Assembled and set up displays, furniture and products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, and other accessories to display product
  • Used hand trucks and pallet jacks for maneuvering products throughout store
  • Interacted with other teams, improving seasonal performance and driving best practices
  • Maintained product rotation by checking expiry dates or damage
  • Placed prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor

  • Took photographs of displays and signage
  • Used computers to produce signage
  • Collaborated with others to obtain products and other display items
  • Arranged properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, and other accessories, as showed in prepared

Merchandiser

Belk
Springfield
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Implemented store layout changes to enhance customer flow and engagement
  • Collaborated with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines
  • Created effective visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and maximize sales
  • Managed inventory levels and stock replenishment to maintain optimal merchandise availability
  • Developed visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and increase sales
  • Executed planogram, pricing, and signage updates to create visually appealing and informative displays.

Sales Associate

Belk
Springfield
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Operated cash register and POS to efficiently process purchases, refunds, and exchanges while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and resolving complaints courteously
  • Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
  • Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance
  • Helped customers find and select products
  • Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and availability both in person and over the phone
  • Encouraged additional purchases by suggesting relevant items based on customer preferences
  • Introduced promotions and sale opportunities, enticing customers
  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement and promote product visibility
  • Met merchandising standards by keeping store stocked and products faced
  • Tagged new merchandise for sale and updated signs
  • Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise
  • Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
  • Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits
  • Kept signage and merchandise displays organized and up-to-date, promoting visual presentation standards
  • Placed special orders, submitted online orders, or contacted other stores to find desired items
  • Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

MPH School For Veterinary Professionals
06.2026 - 06.2026

East Robertson High School
Cross Plains, TN

Skills

  • Animal behavior assessment
  • Health monitoring
  • Safe animal handling

Restraint methods

  • Medical record management
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Emergency response

Kennel maintenance

  • Animal care teamwork
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Active listener

Retail knowledge

  • Reading planograms
  • Patience and resilience
  • Risk assessment
  • Grooming techniques

Timeline

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

MPH School For Veterinary Professionals
06.2026 - 06.2026

Veterinary Assistant

Orchard Park Animal Hospital
12.2025 - Current

Kennel Technician

Orchard Park Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Merchandiser

Lowe’s
04.2020 - 08.2024

Merchandiser

Belk
08.2017 - 04.2020

Sales Associate

Belk
02.2016 - 08.2017

East Robertson High School
Tarah Murawski