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What's a girl got to do to get a job working with animals?

I recently quit my waitressing job I worked at for three years, well I just stopped showing up one day for plenty of reasons I won't get into. My plan is this, since I can't afford school right now, to get a job working with animals because that's what I want to get a education in, just not sure what kind of degree. I'm starting to seriously think of becoming a Veterinary Technician though. I would like to work at a animal clinic, shelter, or doggy day care something of that nature either from answering phones to cleaning up dog poo I don't really care, because I can work my way up. The problem is I would be making a hourly wage and that's just not enough if I'm going to do that I prefer their is some kind of health benefits or something because I can't afford health insurance. I recently broke my arm real bad and boy am I paying for not having health insurance. For most places I applied I put can only work weekdays full time, and I'm going to waitress on the weekends for extra money. Is that being to strict? I just would like to have a set schedule that's one of the things my old job always took advantage of me for, they acted like I was on call all the time. I worked 6 days a week and sometimes doubles, and I would be surprised if they didn't call me on my day off or to work another double. So my plan is to work at a animal place with some kind of benefits on week days only preferably in the morning and work at a nice resteraunt on friday and saturday and have Sunday off. Then as soon as I get back on my feet I'll start my night classes or online classes. Am I asking for to much, do you think I can find a place like that? Everywhere seems they want me to beable to work weekends too. This is my resume I worked really hard on it, I don't have real job experiences with animals is the thing though, but I decided I'm going to volunteer at a shelter or zoo or something as soon as possible so I can add it to my resume. Please look over it and tell me if it's trash or not, I failed English so I'm really not good at this kind of stuff especially with no help. Name and phone number removed for private reasons. OBJECTIIVE: To obtain the position in a veterinary or pet day care facility to assist with animal care. I am seeking to increase my experience in this setting and expand my knowledge toward a future career in the veterinary field. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: •Familiar with computers, •Ability to handle animals with patience and compassion. •Dealt with aggressive and skittish dogs before. •A couple years experience in caring and handling small rodents and parakeets. •At least 14 years experience in caring and handling felines. •At least 14 years experience in caring, handling, and basic training canines of various breeds and sizes. Including walking dogs up to 110lbs. bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear and teeth cleaning. •At least 5 years experience in caring for friends and families pets while they were out of town or sick. From walking and feeding them everyday to giving them their medication and teaching some new tricks. •Experience in feeding according to a schedule. •Most cases able to recognize if something is wrong with animal, if it's sick or hurt. •Experienced in giving animals medicine such as pills, ear drops, ear cleaning, and cleaning and dressing wounds according to schedule. •Experienced in cleaning up animal waste, including kennels, litter boxes, and cages. •Ability to properly follow oral and written instructions. •Able to carry 40+ pounds. •Flexibility in performing extra or unusual tasks when necessary. •Reliable transportation, can pass background check, and willing to learn any other skills needed for the position. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: •Received my high school diploma. •Convinced two of my aunts to neuter their dogs when they were seriously thinking about breeding them. •Bottle fed three, two day old puppies and took care of until a caring home was found for each one. •Recognized something was wrong with a pup and took him to a vet where they gave him medicine just in time. •Found a home for a wandering, skittish poodle mix, which now is not so skittish at all. •Trained my dog to sit, come, lie down, give paw, play dead, stay, and go to kitchen when she's told. •Helped a cat in my alley go through labor, ended up finding all 8 of her kittens loving homes and decided to get her spayed and keep her. INTERESTS: •Rollerblading with my dog, taking her to dog parks, on trails, and to the lake. •Setting weekly goals to reach. •Planning and organizing small events. •Having friends and family over. •Shopping. •Going to the lake. EDUCATION: 2008St. Elizabeth AcademySAINT LOUIS, MO High School Diploma, General Education Meramec Community CollegeSAINT LOUIS, MO None, General Education Plan to change field

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1. I love your resume. I would just tweak some of the English... if yo dont mind ;) OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position in a veterinary or pet day care facility to assist with animal care. I am seeking to increase my experience in this setting and expand my knowledge toward a future career in the veterinary field. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: • Familiar with computers, • Ability to handle animals with patience and compassion. • Experience with aggressive and skittish dogs. • 2+ years experience = small rodents and parakeets. • 14+ years experience = felines. • 14+ years experience = caring, handling, and basic training canines of various breeds and sizes. Including walking dogs up to 110lbs. bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear and teeth cleaning. • 5+ years experience = fostering/daycaring pets. Incl. meds, grooming, exercise, etc. • Good discernment (healthwise) • Experience to administrate medicine, ear drops, ear cleaning, cleaning and dressing wounds. • Experienced in cleaning up animal waste, including kennels, litter boxes, and cages. • Ability to properly follow oral and written instructions. • Able to carry 40+ pounds. • Flexibility in performing extra or unusual tasks when necessary. • Reliable transportation, can pass background check, and willing to learn any other skills needed for the position. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Received my high school diploma. • Raised 3 two-day old puppies and took care of until a caring home was found for each one. • Discerning animals ailments and illnesses. • Calmed and retrained skittish dog(s) • Dog training • Cat pregnancies INTERESTS: • Rollerblading with my dog, taking her to dog parks, on trails, and to the lake. • Setting weekly goals to reach. • Planning and organizing small events. • Having friends and family over. • Shopping. • Going to the lake. EDUCATION: 2008 St. Elizabeth Academy SAINT LOUIS, MO High School Diploma, General Education Meramec Community College SAINT LOUIS, MO None, General Education Plan to change field
2. Wow. Sounds like you have a lot of experience. Well, you could either work at a shelter, or an animal rescue, or maybe even go to college to become a veterinarian. :) I have a pitbull rescue. And if you lived in my area, I would seriously consider hiring you. Find a rescue near you, and see if they need any help. Get your resume all typed up, and printed out, and go get yourself an interview. :) Good luck!